Dwarf whip ray

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordates)

Class

Elasmobranchii

Order

Myliobatiformes (Myliobatiformes)

Family

Dasyatidae

Genus

Brevitrygon

Species

Brevitrygon walga (Dwarf whip ray)

Names in Other Languages

Thai Krabane hang-nahm

Similar Species in Brevitrygon

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Bengal whipray

Brevitrygon imbricata

Vulnerable

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Dwarf whip ray?

The scientific name of Dwarf whip ray is Brevitrygon walga. It belongs to the genus Brevitrygon.

What is the conservation status of Dwarf whip ray?

Dwarf whip ray (Brevitrygon walga) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

What family does Dwarf whip ray belong to?

Dwarf whip ray (Brevitrygon walga) belongs to the genus Brevitrygon, which is part of the taxonomic family Dasyatidae.

What kingdom does Dwarf whip ray belong to?

Dwarf whip ray (Brevitrygon walga) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Dwarf whip ray?

The closest relatives of Dwarf whip ray in the genus Brevitrygon include Bengal whipray.