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Venezuela round stingray

Urotrygon venezuelae

Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

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

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

🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (สัตว์)
Phylum
Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)
Class
Elasmobranchii
Order
Myliobatiformes (อันดับปลากระเบน)
Family
Urotrygonidae
Genus
Urotrygon
Species
Urotrygon venezuelae (Venezuela round stingray)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Raya Redonda de Venezuela

Similar Species in Urotrygon

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Blotched stingray
Urotrygon chilensis
Near Threatened
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Dwarf round ray
Urotrygon nana
Near Threatened
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Cimar Round Ray
Urotrygon cimar
Near Threatened
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Munda round ray
Urotrygon munda
Near Threatened
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Lined round stingray
Urotrygon rogersi
Near Threatened
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Panamic stingray
Urotrygon aspidura
Near Threatened
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Reticulate round ray
Urotrygon reticulata
Critically Endangered
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Fake round ray
Urotrygon simulatrix
Vulnerable
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Venezuela round stingray?
The scientific name of Venezuela round stingray is Urotrygon venezuelae. It belongs to the genus Urotrygon.
What is the conservation status of Venezuela round stingray?
Venezuela round stingray (Urotrygon venezuelae) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Venezuela round stingray live?
Venezuela round stingray is found in Found in Venezuela. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Venezuela.
What family does Venezuela round stingray belong to?
Venezuela round stingray (Urotrygon venezuelae) belongs to the genus Urotrygon, which is part of the taxonomic family Urotrygonidae.
Is Venezuela round stingray endangered?
Yes, Venezuela round stingray (Urotrygon venezuelae) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Venezuela round stingray belong to?
Venezuela round stingray (Urotrygon venezuelae) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Venezuela round stingray?
The closest relatives of Venezuela round stingray in the genus Urotrygon include Blotched stingray, Dwarf round ray, Cimar Round Ray, Munda round ray, Lined round stingray.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Urotrygon — 10 Species

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Blotched stingray
Urotrygon chilensis
NT 🐾
Dwarf round ray
Urotrygon nana
NT 🐾
Cimar Round Ray
Urotrygon cimar
NT 🐾
Munda round ray
Urotrygon munda
NT 🐾
Lined round stingray
Urotrygon rogersi
NT 🐾
Panamic stingray
Urotrygon aspidura
NT 🐾
Reticulate round ray
Urotrygon reticulata
CR 🐾
Fake round ray
Urotrygon simulatrix
VU 🐾
Smalleyed round stingray
Urotrygon microphthalmum
CR
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Venezuela round stingray
Urotrygon venezuelae
EN
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