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Backwater butterfly ray

Gymnura natalensis

Least Concern

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The Backwater butterfly ray (Gymnura natalensis) is a species in the genus Gymnura. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (动物界)
Phylum
Chordata (脊索动物门)
Class
Elasmobranchii
Order
Myliobatiformes (鱝目)
Family
Gymnuridae
Genus
Gymnura
Species
Gymnura natalensis (Backwater butterfly ray)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Raya mariposa de Natal
French Raie-papillon du Natal
German Schmetterlingsrochen

Similar Species in Gymnura

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Australian butterfly ray
Gymnura australis
Least Concern
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Bleeker's butterfly ray
Gymnura zonura
Endangered
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Butterfly ray
Gymnura altavela
Endangered
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Butterfly ray
Gymnura poecilura
Vulnerable
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Butterfly ray
Gymnura crebripunctata
Near Threatened
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Japanese butterfly ray
Gymnura japonica
Vulnerable
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California butterfly ray
Gymnura marmorata
Near Threatened
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Tentacled butterfly ray
Gymnura tentaculata
Critically Endangered
View all species in Gymnura →

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Kingdom
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脊索动物门
Phylum
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Elasmobranchii
Class
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鱝目
Order
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Gymnuridae
Family
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Gymnura
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Backwater butterfly ray?
The scientific name of Backwater butterfly ray is Gymnura natalensis. It belongs to the genus Gymnura.
What is the conservation status of Backwater butterfly ray?
Backwater butterfly ray (Gymnura natalensis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Backwater butterfly ray belong to?
Backwater butterfly ray (Gymnura natalensis) belongs to the genus Gymnura, which is part of the taxonomic family Gymnuridae.
Is Backwater butterfly ray endangered?
No, Backwater butterfly ray (Gymnura natalensis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Backwater butterfly ray belong to?
Backwater butterfly ray (Gymnura natalensis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (动物界).
What are the closest relatives of Backwater butterfly ray?
The closest relatives of Backwater butterfly ray in the genus Gymnura include Australian butterfly ray, Bleeker's butterfly ray, Butterfly ray, Butterfly ray, Butterfly ray.

Genus Gymnura — 10 Species

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Australian butterfly ray
Gymnura australis
LC 🐾
Bleeker's butterfly ray
Gymnura zonura
EN 🐾
Butterfly ray
Gymnura altavela
EN 🐾
Butterfly ray
Gymnura poecilura
VU 🐾
Butterfly ray
Gymnura crebripunctata
NT 🐾
Japanese butterfly ray
Gymnura japonica
VU 🐾
California butterfly ray
Gymnura marmorata
NT
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Backwater butterfly ray
Gymnura natalensis
LC
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Tentacled butterfly ray
Gymnura tentaculata
CR 🐾
Butterfly ray
Gymnura micrura
NT
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