Diamond stingray vs Arraia

Hypanus dipterurus compared with Hypanus americanus

Key Differences

• Diamond stingray is Vulnerable while Arraia is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Diamond stingray	Arraia
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (cordados)	Chordata (cordados)
Class same	Elasmobranchii	Elasmobranchii
Order same	Myliobatiformes (Myliobatiformes)	Myliobatiformes (Myliobatiformes)
Family same	Dasyatidae	Dasyatidae
Genus same	Hypanus	Hypanus
Species	Hypanus dipterurus	Hypanus americanus

Evolutionary Relationship

Diamond stingray and Arraia share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Hypanus.

Conservation Status

Diamond stingray

VU — Vulnerable

Arraia

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Diamond stingray	Arraia
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Diamond stingray

Habitat

Native to South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

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

Arraia

Habitat

Native to South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Venezuela. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.