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Eyebrow wedgefish

Rhynchobatus palpebratus

Near Threatened

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

Kingdom
Animalia (สัตว์)
Phylum
Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)
Class
Elasmobranchii
Order
Rhinopristiformes (Rhinopristiformes)
Family
Rhinidae
Genus
Rhynchobatus
Species
Rhynchobatus palpebratus (Eyebrow wedgefish)

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Ronan jud-khao
Rhynchobatus australiae
Critically Endangered
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African wedgefish
Rhynchobatus luebberti
Critically Endangered
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Broadnose wedgefish
Rhynchobatus springeri
Critically Endangered
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Giant guitarfish
Rhynchobatus djiddensis
Critically Endangered
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Taiwanese Wedgefish
Rhynchobatus immaculatus
Critically Endangered
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Smooth nose wedgefish
Rhynchobatus laevis
Critically Endangered
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Eyebrow wedgefish?
The scientific name of Eyebrow wedgefish is Rhynchobatus palpebratus. It belongs to the genus Rhynchobatus.
What is the conservation status of Eyebrow wedgefish?
Eyebrow wedgefish (Rhynchobatus palpebratus) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Eyebrow wedgefish live?
Eyebrow wedgefish 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 Eyebrow wedgefish belong to?
Eyebrow wedgefish (Rhynchobatus palpebratus) belongs to the genus Rhynchobatus, which is part of the taxonomic family Rhinidae.
What kingdom does Eyebrow wedgefish belong to?
Eyebrow wedgefish (Rhynchobatus palpebratus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Eyebrow wedgefish?
The closest relatives of Eyebrow wedgefish in the genus Rhynchobatus include Ronan jud-khao, Broadnose wedgefish, African wedgefish, Giant guitarfish, Taiwanese Wedgefish.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Rhynchobatus — 7 Species

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Ronan jud-khao
Rhynchobatus australiae
CR 🐾
Broadnose wedgefish
Rhynchobatus springeri
CR 🐾
African wedgefish
Rhynchobatus luebberti
CR 🐾
Giant guitarfish
Rhynchobatus djiddensis
CR 🐾
Taiwanese Wedgefish
Rhynchobatus immaculatus
CR 🐾
Smooth nose wedgefish
Rhynchobatus laevis
CR
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Eyebrow wedgefish
Rhynchobatus palpebratus
NT
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