Bakra vs Margay

Gymnura altavela compared with Leopardus wiedii

Key Differences

• Bakra is Endangered while Margay is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Bakra	Margay
Kingdom same	Animalia (حيوانات)	Animalia (حيوانات)
Phylum same	Chordata (حبليات)	Chordata (حبليات)
Class	Elasmobranchii	Mammalia (ثدييات)
Order	Myliobatiformes (لخمة بهشية)	Carnivora (لواحم)
Family	Gymnuridae	Felidae (Cats)
Genus	Gymnura	Leopardus
Species	Gymnura altavela	Leopardus wiedii

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Bakra

EN — Endangered

Margay

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Bakra	Margay
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.

Margay

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

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.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

🇻🇪 Venezuela