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Yellow-spotted fanray

Platyrhina tangi

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
Torpediniformes (ปลากระเบนไฟฟ้า)
Family
Platyrhinidae
Genus
Platyrhina
Species
Platyrhina tangi (Yellow-spotted fanray)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Uchiwazame

Similar Species in Platyrhina

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Indian fanray
Platyrhina psomadakisi
Near Threatened
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Amoy fanray
Platyrhina sinensis
Endangered
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Hyuga fanray
Platyrhina hyugaensis
Vulnerable
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Yellow-spotted fanray?
The scientific name of Yellow-spotted fanray is Platyrhina tangi. It belongs to the genus Platyrhina.
What is the conservation status of Yellow-spotted fanray?
Yellow-spotted fanray (Platyrhina tangi) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Yellow-spotted fanray live?
Yellow-spotted fanray 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 Yellow-spotted fanray belong to?
Yellow-spotted fanray (Platyrhina tangi) belongs to the genus Platyrhina, which is part of the taxonomic family Platyrhinidae.
Is Yellow-spotted fanray endangered?
Yes, Yellow-spotted fanray (Platyrhina tangi) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Yellow-spotted fanray belong to?
Yellow-spotted fanray (Platyrhina tangi) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Yellow-spotted fanray?
The closest relatives of Yellow-spotted fanray in the genus Platyrhina include Indian fanray, Amoy fanray, Hyuga fanray.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Platyrhina — 4 Species

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Indian fanray
Platyrhina psomadakisi
NT 🐾
Amoy fanray
Platyrhina sinensis
EN
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Yellow-spotted fanray
Platyrhina tangi
VU
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Hyuga fanray
Platyrhina hyugaensis
VU
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