Asian Openbill vs Cownose ray

Anastomus oscitans compared with Rhinoptera javanica

Key Differences

• Asian Openbill is Least Concern while Cownose ray is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Asian Openbill	Cownose ray
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Aves (Birds)	Elasmobranchii
Order	Ciconiiformes (Ciconiiformes)	Myliobatiformes (Myliobatiformes)
Family	Ciconiidae	Myliobatidae
Genus	Anastomus	Rhinoptera
Species	Anastomus oscitans	Rhinoptera javanica

Evolutionary Relationship

Asian Openbill and Cownose ray share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Asian Openbill

LC — Least Concern

Cownose ray

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Asian Openbill	Cownose ray
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Asian Openbill

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Found in Norway.

Cownose ray

Habitat

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

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

Asian Openbill

The Asian Openbill (Anastomus oscitans) is a species in the genus Anastomus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments. Found in Norway.