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Arraia

Sympterygia bonapartii

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

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

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

🇨🇱 Chile

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Chordata (cordados)
Class
Elasmobranchii
Order
Rajiformes (Rajiformes)
Family
Arhynchobatidae
Genus
Sympterygia
Species
Sympterygia bonapartii (Arraia)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Raya marmorada
Portuguese Arraia

Similar Species in Sympterygia

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Arraia-emplastro
Sympterygia acuta
Critically Endangered
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Pacific skate
Sympterygia brevicaudata
Near Threatened
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Filetail fanskate
Sympterygia lima
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Arraia?
The scientific name of Arraia is Sympterygia bonapartii. It belongs to the genus Sympterygia.
What is the conservation status of Arraia?
Arraia (Sympterygia bonapartii) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Arraia live?
Arraia is found in Found in Chile. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Chile.
What family does Arraia belong to?
Arraia (Sympterygia bonapartii) belongs to the genus Sympterygia, which is part of the taxonomic family Arhynchobatidae.
What kingdom does Arraia belong to?
Arraia (Sympterygia bonapartii) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Arraia?
The closest relatives of Arraia in the genus Sympterygia include Arraia-emplastro, Pacific skate, Filetail fanskate.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Sympterygia — 4 Species

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Arraia
Sympterygia bonapartii
NT
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Arraia-emplastro
Sympterygia acuta
CR 🐾
Pacific skate
Sympterygia brevicaudata
NT 🐾
Filetail fanskate
Sympterygia lima
LC
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