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Arraia

Hypanus americanus

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

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

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

🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Chordata (cordados)
Class
Elasmobranchii
Order
Myliobatiformes (Myliobatiformes)
Family
Dasyatidae
Genus
Hypanus
Species
Hypanus americanus (Arraia)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Amerika-aka-ei
Spanish Pastinaca
French Pastenague américaine
German Peitschenrochen
Portuguese Arraia
Russian хвостокол американский
Turkish Ignelivatoz

Similar Species in Hypanus

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Arraia
Hypanus guttatus
Near Threatened
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Arraia-do-oião
Hypanus marianae
Endangered
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Raia de Pedra
Hypanus berthalutzae
Vulnerable
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Smalltooth stingray
Hypanus rudis
Critically Endangered
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Longtail stingray
Hypanus longus
Vulnerable
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Atlantic Stingray
Hypanus sabinus
Least Concern
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Diamond stingray
Hypanus dipterurus
Vulnerable
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Arraia?
The scientific name of Arraia is Hypanus americanus. It belongs to the genus Hypanus.
What is the conservation status of Arraia?
Arraia (Hypanus americanus) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Arraia live?
Arraia is found in Found in Venezuela. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Venezuela.
What family does Arraia belong to?
Arraia (Hypanus americanus) belongs to the genus Hypanus, which is part of the taxonomic family Dasyatidae.
What kingdom does Arraia belong to?
Arraia (Hypanus americanus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Arraia?
The closest relatives of Arraia in the genus Hypanus include Arraia, Arraia-do-oião, Raia de Pedra, Diamond stingray, Smalltooth stingray.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Hypanus — 8 Species

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Arraia
Hypanus americanus
NT
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Arraia
Hypanus guttatus
NT 🐾
Arraia-do-oião
Hypanus marianae
EN 🐾
Raia de Pedra
Hypanus berthalutzae
VU 🐾
Diamond stingray
Hypanus dipterurus
VU 🐾
Smalltooth stingray
Hypanus rudis
CR 🐾
Atlantic Stingray
Hypanus sabinus
LC 🐾
Longtail stingray
Hypanus longus
VU
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