Atlantic starry skate vs Johnstons genet

Raja asterias compared with Genetta johnstoni

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Atlantic starry skate	Johnstons genet
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Elasmobranchii	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Rajiformes (Rajiformes)	Carnivora (Carnivorans)
Family	Rajidae	Viverridae
Genus	Raja	Genetta
Species	Raja asterias	Genetta johnstoni

Evolutionary Relationship

Atlantic starry skate and Johnstons genet share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Atlantic starry skate

NT — Near Threatened

Johnstons genet

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Atlantic starry skate	Johnstons genet
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Atlantic starry skate

Johnstons genet

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Atlantic starry skate

The Atlantic starry skate (Raja asterias) is a species in the genus Raja. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.