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Tengu-aka-ei (Sharpsnout stingray)

Fontitrygon geijskesi

Critically Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and flooded grasslands and savannas, among 5 distinct biome types within the Neotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

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

🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Myliobatiformes (トビエイ目)

Species

Fontitrygon geijskesi (Tengu-aka-ei)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Tengu-aka-ei

Spanish Raja-látigo picúa

French Pastenague bécune

Portuguese Arraia

Similar Species in Fontitrygon

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Pearl stingray

Fontitrygon margaritella

Near Threatened

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Niger stingray

Fontitrygon garouaensis

Critically Endangered

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Daisy stingray

Fontitrygon margarita

Critically Endangered

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Colares stingray

Fontitrygon colarensis

Critically Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Tengu-aka-ei?

The scientific name of Tengu-aka-ei is Fontitrygon geijskesi. It belongs to the genus Fontitrygon.

What is the conservation status of Tengu-aka-ei?

Tengu-aka-ei (Fontitrygon geijskesi) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Tengu-aka-ei live?

Tengu-aka-ei is found in Found in Venezuela. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Venezuela.

What family does Tengu-aka-ei belong to?

Tengu-aka-ei (Fontitrygon geijskesi) belongs to the genus Fontitrygon, which is part of the taxonomic family Dasyatidae.

Is Tengu-aka-ei endangered?

Yes, Tengu-aka-ei (Fontitrygon geijskesi) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Tengu-aka-ei belong to?

Tengu-aka-ei (Fontitrygon geijskesi) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).

What are the closest relatives of Tengu-aka-ei?

The closest relatives of Tengu-aka-ei in the genus Fontitrygon include Pearl stingray, Niger stingray, Daisy stingray, Pincushion ray, Colares stingray.