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Cowhead eagle ray

Myliobatis tobijei

Vulnerable

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

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

🇹🇼 Taiwan

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordates)
Class
Elasmobranchii
Order
Myliobatiformes (Myliobatiformes)
Family
Myliobatidae
Genus
Myliobatis
Species
Myliobatis tobijei (Cowhead eagle ray)

Names in Other Languages

Korean Mae-ga-o-ri
Japanese Tobi-ei
Vietnamese Cá Ó đầu bò

Similar Species in Myliobatis

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Bat eagle ray
Myliobatis californica
Least Concern
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Blue-nosed ray
Myliobatis freminvillei
Vulnerable
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Chilean eagle ray
Myliobatis chilensis
Vulnerable
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Common bull ray
Myliobatis aquila
Not Evaluated
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Eagle ray
Myliobatis tenuicaudatus
Least Concern
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Hamlyn's bull-ray
Myliobatis hamlyni
Near Threatened
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Longnose eagle ray
Myliobatis longirostris
Vulnerable
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Peruvian eagle ray
Myliobatis peruvianus
Vulnerable
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Cowhead eagle ray?
The scientific name of Cowhead eagle ray is Myliobatis tobijei. It belongs to the genus Myliobatis.
What is the conservation status of Cowhead eagle ray?
Cowhead eagle ray (Myliobatis tobijei) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Cowhead eagle ray live?
Cowhead eagle ray is found in Found in Taiwan. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Taiwan.
What family does Cowhead eagle ray belong to?
Cowhead eagle ray (Myliobatis tobijei) belongs to the genus Myliobatis, which is part of the taxonomic family Myliobatidae.
Is Cowhead eagle ray endangered?
Yes, Cowhead eagle ray (Myliobatis tobijei) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Cowhead eagle ray belong to?
Cowhead eagle ray (Myliobatis tobijei) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Cowhead eagle ray?
The closest relatives of Cowhead eagle ray in the genus Myliobatis include Bat eagle ray, Blue-nosed ray, Chilean eagle ray, Common bull ray, Eagle ray.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Myliobatis — 11 Species

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Bat eagle ray
Myliobatis californica
LC 🐾
Blue-nosed ray
Myliobatis freminvillei
VU 🐾
Chilean eagle ray
Myliobatis chilensis
VU 🐾
Common bull ray
Myliobatis aquila
NE
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Cowhead eagle ray
Myliobatis tobijei
VU
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Eagle ray
Myliobatis tenuicaudatus
LC 🐾
Hamlyn's bull-ray
Myliobatis hamlyni
NT 🐾
Longnose eagle ray
Myliobatis longirostris
VU 🐾
Peruvian eagle ray
Myliobatis peruvianus
VU 🐾
Rockfish
Myliobatis goodei
VU 🐾
Shortnose eagle ray
Myliobatis ridens
CR
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