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Raia

Urotrygon microphthalmum

Critically Endangered

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Chordata (cordados)
Class
Elasmobranchii
Order
Myliobatiformes (Myliobatiformes)
Family
Urotrygonidae
Genus
Urotrygon
Species
Urotrygon microphthalmum (Raia)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Oguro-usu-ei
Portuguese Raia

Similar Species in Urotrygon

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Blotched stingray
Urotrygon chilensis
Near Threatened
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Dwarf round ray
Urotrygon nana
Near Threatened
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Cimar Round Ray
Urotrygon cimar
Near Threatened
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Munda round ray
Urotrygon munda
Near Threatened
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Lined round stingray
Urotrygon rogersi
Near Threatened
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Panamic stingray
Urotrygon aspidura
Near Threatened
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Reticulate round ray
Urotrygon reticulata
Critically Endangered
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Fake round ray
Urotrygon simulatrix
Vulnerable
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Raia?
The scientific name of Raia is Urotrygon microphthalmum. It belongs to the genus Urotrygon.
What is the conservation status of Raia?
Raia (Urotrygon microphthalmum) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Raia belong to?
Raia (Urotrygon microphthalmum) belongs to the genus Urotrygon, which is part of the taxonomic family Urotrygonidae.
Is Raia endangered?
Yes, Raia (Urotrygon microphthalmum) 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 Raia belong to?
Raia (Urotrygon microphthalmum) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Raia?
The closest relatives of Raia in the genus Urotrygon include Dwarf round ray, Cimar Round Ray, Munda round ray, Lined round stingray, Panamic stingray.

Genus Urotrygon — 10 Species

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Raia
Urotrygon microphthalmum
CR
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Dwarf round ray
Urotrygon nana
NT 🐾
Cimar Round Ray
Urotrygon cimar
NT 🐾
Munda round ray
Urotrygon munda
NT 🐾
Lined round stingray
Urotrygon rogersi
NT 🐾
Panamic stingray
Urotrygon aspidura
NT 🐾
Reticulate round ray
Urotrygon reticulata
CR 🐾
Fake round ray
Urotrygon simulatrix
VU 🐾
Blotched stingray
Urotrygon chilensis
NT 🐾
Venezuela round stingray
Urotrygon venezuelae
EN
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