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Brown stingray

Hemitrygon akajei

Near Threatened

About

The Brown Stingray (Hemitrygon akajei) is a species in the genus Hemitrygon. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

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

🇹🇼 Taiwan

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Myliobatiformes (Myliobatiformes)

Species

Hemitrygon akajei (Brown stingray)

Names in Other Languages

Korean No-rang-ga-o-ri

Japanese Aka ei

Spanish Pastinaca

French Pastenague du Pacifique

German Peitschenrochen

Portuguese Uge do Pacífico

Russian Krasnyi khostokol

Turkish Ignelivatoz

Vietnamese Cá Đuối bồng đỏ

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Brown stingray?

The scientific name of Brown stingray is Hemitrygon akajei. It belongs to the genus Hemitrygon.

What is the conservation status of Brown stingray?

Brown stingray (Hemitrygon akajei) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Brown stingray live?

Brown stingray is found in Found in Taiwan. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Taiwan.

What family does Brown stingray belong to?

Brown stingray (Hemitrygon akajei) belongs to the genus Hemitrygon, which is part of the taxonomic family Dasyatidae.

What kingdom does Brown stingray belong to?

Brown stingray (Hemitrygon akajei) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Brown stingray?

The closest relatives of Brown stingray in the genus Hemitrygon include Bennett's cowtail, Blackish stingray, Brown stingray, Chinese stingray, Dwarf black stingray.