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Tuk-ga

Telatrygon zugei

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 (สัตว์)
Phylum
Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)
Class
Elasmobranchii
Order
Myliobatiformes (อันดับปลากระเบน)
Family
Dasyatidae
Genus
Telatrygon
Species
Telatrygon zugei (Tuk-ga)

Names in Other Languages

Korean 청달내가오리
Japanese Zugu ei
Vietnamese Cá Đuối bồng mõm nhọn
Thai Tuk-ga

Similar Species in Telatrygon

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Common ray
Telatrygon biasa
Vulnerable
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Sharpnose stingray
Telatrygon acutirostra
Vulnerable
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Tuk-ga?
The scientific name of Tuk-ga is Telatrygon zugei. It belongs to the genus Telatrygon.
What is the conservation status of Tuk-ga?
Tuk-ga (Telatrygon zugei) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Tuk-ga live?
Tuk-ga 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 Tuk-ga belong to?
Tuk-ga (Telatrygon zugei) belongs to the genus Telatrygon, which is part of the taxonomic family Dasyatidae.
Is Tuk-ga endangered?
Yes, Tuk-ga (Telatrygon zugei) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Tuk-ga belong to?
Tuk-ga (Telatrygon zugei) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Tuk-ga?
The closest relatives of Tuk-ga in the genus Telatrygon include Common ray, Sharpnose stingray.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Telatrygon — 3 Species

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Tuk-ga
Telatrygon zugei
VU
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Common ray
Telatrygon biasa
VU 🐾
Sharpnose stingray
Telatrygon acutirostra
VU
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