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Sharpnose stingray

Telatrygon acutirostra

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 acutirostra (Sharpnose stingray)

Names in Other Languages

Korean 긴코가오리
Japanese Yajiri-ei

Similar Species in Telatrygon

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Tuk-ga
Telatrygon zugei
Vulnerable
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Common ray
Telatrygon biasa
Vulnerable
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Telatrygon — 3 Species

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