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Painted electric ray

Diplobatis pictus

Vulnerable

Habitat & Distribution

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

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

🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (สัตว์)
Phylum
Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)
Class
Elasmobranchii
Order
Torpediniformes (ปลากระเบนไฟฟ้า)
Family
Narcinidae
Genus
Diplobatis
Species
Diplobatis pictus (Painted electric ray)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Montsuki-shibire-ei
Spanish Torpedo

Similar Species in Diplobatis

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Brownband Numbfish
Diplobatis guamachensis
Vulnerable
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Bullseye electric ray
Diplobatis ommata
Least Concern
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Colombian Dwarf Numbfish
Diplobatis colombiensis
Vulnerable
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Painted electric ray?
The scientific name of Painted electric ray is Diplobatis pictus. It belongs to the genus Diplobatis.
What is the conservation status of Painted electric ray?
Painted electric ray (Diplobatis pictus) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Painted electric ray live?
Painted electric ray is found in Found in Venezuela. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Venezuela.
What family does Painted electric ray belong to?
Painted electric ray (Diplobatis pictus) belongs to the genus Diplobatis, which is part of the taxonomic family Narcinidae.
Is Painted electric ray endangered?
Yes, Painted electric ray (Diplobatis pictus) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Painted electric ray belong to?
Painted electric ray (Diplobatis pictus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Painted electric ray?
The closest relatives of Painted electric ray in the genus Diplobatis include Brownband Numbfish, Bullseye electric ray, Colombian Dwarf Numbfish.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Diplobatis — 4 Species

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Brownband Numbfish
Diplobatis guamachensis
VU 🐾
Bullseye electric ray
Diplobatis ommata
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Colombian Dwarf Numbfish
Diplobatis colombiensis
VU
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Painted electric ray
Diplobatis pictus
VU
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