Bakra vs Iberian Mole

Gymnura altavela compared with Talpa occidentalis

Key Differences

• Bakra is Endangered while Iberian Mole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Bakra	Iberian Mole
Kingdom same	Animalia (حيوانات)	Animalia (حيوانات)
Phylum same	Chordata (حبليات)	Chordata (حبليات)
Class	Elasmobranchii	Mammalia (ثدييات)
Order	Myliobatiformes (لخمة بهشية)	Soricomorpha (زبابيات الشكل)
Family	Gymnuridae	Talpidae
Genus	Gymnura	Talpa
Species	Gymnura altavela	Talpa occidentalis

Evolutionary Relationship

Bakra and Iberian Mole share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (حبليات)

Conservation Status

Bakra

EN — Endangered

Iberian Mole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Bakra	Iberian Mole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Bakra

Habitat

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

Range

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

Iberian Mole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Bakra

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.