🐾

Arraia-borboleta

Gymnura altavela

Endangered

About

The Butterfly ray (Gymnura altavela) is a species in the genus Gymnura. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Native to South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Habitat & Distribution

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

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

🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Myliobatiformes (Myliobatiformes)

Species

Gymnura altavela (Arraia-borboleta)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Manta

French Choucka bastarda

German Peitschenrochen

Portuguese Arraia-borboleta

Russian скат-бабочка обыкновенная

Arabic Bakra

Turkish Ignelivatoz

Similar Species in Gymnura

Bleeker's butterfly ray

Gymnura crebripunctata

Near Threatened

🐾

Australian butterfly ray

Gymnura australis

Least Concern

🐾

California butterfly ray

Gymnura marmorata

Near Threatened

🐾

Backwater butterfly ray

Gymnura natalensis

Least Concern

🐾

Tentacled butterfly ray

Gymnura tentaculata

Critically Endangered

View all species in Gymnura →

Explore More

Compare Species

vs Arraia vs Bleeker's butterfly ray vs Butterfly ray vs Butterfly ray

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Arraia-borboleta?

The scientific name of Arraia-borboleta is Gymnura altavela. It belongs to the genus Gymnura.

What is the conservation status of Arraia-borboleta?

Arraia-borboleta (Gymnura altavela) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Arraia-borboleta live?

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

What family does Arraia-borboleta belong to?

Arraia-borboleta (Gymnura altavela) belongs to the genus Gymnura, which is part of the taxonomic family Gymnuridae.

Is Arraia-borboleta endangered?

Yes, Arraia-borboleta (Gymnura altavela) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Arraia-borboleta belong to?

Arraia-borboleta (Gymnura altavela) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Arraia-borboleta?

The closest relatives of Arraia-borboleta in the genus Gymnura include Arraia, Butterfly ray, Butterfly ray, Australian butterfly ray, California butterfly ray.