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Yantai stingray

Hemitrygon laevigata

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
Hemitrygon
Species
Hemitrygon laevigata (Yantai stingray)

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Izu stingray
Hemitrygon izuensis
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Bennett's cowtail
Hemitrygon bennettii
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Dwarf black stingray
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Blackish stingray
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Chinese stingray
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Yantai stingray?
The scientific name of Yantai stingray is Hemitrygon laevigata. It belongs to the genus Hemitrygon.
What is the conservation status of Yantai stingray?
Yantai stingray (Hemitrygon laevigata) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Yantai stingray live?
Yantai 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 Yantai stingray belong to?
Yantai stingray (Hemitrygon laevigata) belongs to the genus Hemitrygon, which is part of the taxonomic family Dasyatidae.
Is Yantai stingray endangered?
Yes, Yantai stingray (Hemitrygon laevigata) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Yantai stingray belong to?
Yantai stingray (Hemitrygon laevigata) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Yantai stingray?
The closest relatives of Yantai stingray in the genus Hemitrygon include Kraban Hin, Pla fah lai, Izu stingray, Bennett's cowtail, Dwarf black stingray.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Hemitrygon — 9 Species

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Kraban Hin
Hemitrygon fluviorum
NT 🐾
Pla fah lai
Hemitrygon laosensis
EN 🐾
Izu stingray
Hemitrygon izuensis
VU 🐾
Bennett's cowtail
Hemitrygon bennettii
VU 🐾
Dwarf black stingray
Hemitrygon parvonigra
DD 🐾
Chinese stingray
Hemitrygon sinensis
EN 🐾
Blackish stingray
Hemitrygon navarrae
VU
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Yantai stingray
Hemitrygon laevigata
VU
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Brown stingray
Hemitrygon akajei
NT
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