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Yajiri-ei (Sharpnose stingray)

Telatrygon acutirostra

Vulnerable

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Found in Taiwan. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇹🇼 Taiwan

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (動物)
Phylum
Chordata (脊索動物)
Class
Elasmobranchii
Order
Myliobatiformes (トビエイ目)
Family
Dasyatidae
Genus
Telatrygon
Species
Telatrygon acutirostra (Yajiri-ei)

Names in Other Languages

Korean 긴코가오리
Japanese Yajiri-ei

Similar Species in Telatrygon

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Zugu ei
Telatrygon zugei
Vulnerable
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Common ray
Telatrygon biasa
Vulnerable
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Yajiri-ei?
The scientific name of Yajiri-ei is Telatrygon acutirostra. It belongs to the genus Telatrygon.
What is the conservation status of Yajiri-ei?
Yajiri-ei (Telatrygon acutirostra) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Yajiri-ei live?
Yajiri-ei is found in Found in Taiwan. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Taiwan.
What family does Yajiri-ei belong to?
Yajiri-ei (Telatrygon acutirostra) belongs to the genus Telatrygon, which is part of the taxonomic family Dasyatidae.
Is Yajiri-ei endangered?
Yes, Yajiri-ei (Telatrygon acutirostra) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Yajiri-ei belong to?
Yajiri-ei (Telatrygon acutirostra) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).
What are the closest relatives of Yajiri-ei?
The closest relatives of Yajiri-ei in the genus Telatrygon include Zugu ei, Common ray.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Telatrygon — 3 Species

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Yajiri-ei
Telatrygon acutirostra
VU
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Zugu ei
Telatrygon zugei
VU 🐾
Common ray
Telatrygon biasa
VU
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