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Butterfly ray

Gymnura altavela

Endangered

About

The Butterfly ray (Gymnura altavela) is a species in the genus Gymnura. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Native to South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

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 (động vật)

Phylum

Chordata (động vật có dây sống)

Class

Elasmobranchii

Order

Myliobatiformes (Bộ Cá đuối ó)

Species

Gymnura altavela (Butterfly ray)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Manta

French Choucka bastarda

German Peitschenrochen

Portuguese Arraia-borboleta

Russian скат-бабочка обыкновенная

Arabic Bakra

Turkish Ignelivatoz

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Cá Đuối bướm đuôi hoa

Gymnura poecilura

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Cá Đuối bướm Nhật Bản

Gymnura crebripunctata

Near Threatened

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California butterfly ray

Gymnura marmorata

Near Threatened

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Backwater butterfly ray

Gymnura natalensis

Least Concern

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Tentacled butterfly ray

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Critically Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Butterfly ray?

The scientific name of Butterfly ray is Gymnura altavela. It belongs to the genus Gymnura.

What is the conservation status of Butterfly ray?

Butterfly ray (Gymnura altavela) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Butterfly ray live?

Butterfly ray 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 Butterfly ray belong to?

Butterfly ray (Gymnura altavela) belongs to the genus Gymnura, which is part of the taxonomic family Gymnuridae.

Is Butterfly ray endangered?

Yes, Butterfly ray (Gymnura altavela) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Butterfly ray belong to?

Butterfly ray (Gymnura altavela) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (động vật).

What are the closest relatives of Butterfly ray?

The closest relatives of Butterfly ray in the genus Gymnura include Cá Đuối bướm đuôi hoa, Cá Đuối bướm Nhật Bản, Butterfly ray, California butterfly ray, Backwater butterfly ray.