Arboreal Thorius vs Broad skate

Thorius arboreus compared with Amblyraja badia

Key Differences

• Arboreal Thorius is Critically Endangered while Broad skate is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Arboreal Thorius	Broad skate
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Elasmobranchii
Order	Caudata (Caudata)	Rajiformes (Rajiformes)
Family	Plethodontidae	Rajidae
Genus	Thorius	Amblyraja
Species	Thorius arboreus	Amblyraja badia

Evolutionary Relationship

Arboreal Thorius and Broad skate share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Arboreal Thorius

CR — Critically Endangered

Broad skate

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Arboreal Thorius	Broad skate
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Arboreal Thorius

Habitat

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical coniferous forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and Mediterranean forests and woodlands, among 6 distinct biome types spanning the Nearctic and Neotropic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Range

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

Broad skate

Arboreal Thorius

The Arboreal Thorius (Thorius arboreus) is a species in the genus Thorius. It is currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical coniferous forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and Mediterranean forests and woodlands, among 6 distinct biome types spanning the Nearctic and Neo.

Broad skate

The Broad Skate (Amblyraja badia) is a species in the genus Amblyraja. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is recognized for its ecological significance within its native range.