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Diamond stingray

Hypanus dipterurus

Vulnerable

Habitat & Distribution

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

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

🇨🇱 Chile

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (สัตว์)
Phylum
Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)
Class
Elasmobranchii
Order
Myliobatiformes (อันดับปลากระเบน)
Family
Dasyatidae
Genus
Hypanus
Species
Hypanus dipterurus (Diamond stingray)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Batana

Similar Species in Hypanus

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Longtail stingray
Hypanus longus
Vulnerable
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Kit
Hypanus americanus
Near Threatened
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Smalltooth stingray
Hypanus rudis
Critically Endangered
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Longnose Stingray
Hypanus guttatus
Near Threatened
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Brazilian large-eyed stingray
Hypanus marianae
Endangered
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Lutz's Stingray
Hypanus berthalutzae
Vulnerable
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Atlantic Stingray
Hypanus sabinus
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Diamond stingray?
The scientific name of Diamond stingray is Hypanus dipterurus. It belongs to the genus Hypanus.
What is the conservation status of Diamond stingray?
Diamond stingray (Hypanus dipterurus) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Diamond stingray live?
Diamond stingray is found in Found in Chile. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Chile.
What family does Diamond stingray belong to?
Diamond stingray (Hypanus dipterurus) belongs to the genus Hypanus, which is part of the taxonomic family Dasyatidae.
Is Diamond stingray endangered?
Yes, Diamond stingray (Hypanus dipterurus) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Diamond stingray belong to?
Diamond stingray (Hypanus dipterurus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Diamond stingray?
The closest relatives of Diamond stingray in the genus Hypanus include Longtail stingray, Kit, Smalltooth stingray, Longnose Stingray, Brazilian large-eyed stingray.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Hypanus — 8 Species

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Longtail stingray
Hypanus longus
VU 🐾
Kit
Hypanus americanus
NT 🐾
Smalltooth stingray
Hypanus rudis
CR 🐾
Longnose Stingray
Hypanus guttatus
NT 🐾
Brazilian large-eyed stingray
Hypanus marianae
EN 🐾
Lutz's Stingray
Hypanus berthalutzae
VU 🐾
Atlantic Stingray
Hypanus sabinus
LC
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Diamond stingray
Hypanus dipterurus
VU
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