Australian shovelnose ray vs Spreadfin skate

Aptychotrema rostrata compared with Dipturus olseni

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Australian shovelnose ray	Spreadfin skate
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Elasmobranchii	Elasmobranchii
Order	Rhinopristiformes (Rhinopristiformes)	Rajiformes (Rajiformes)
Family	Rhinobatidae	Rajidae
Genus	Aptychotrema	Dipturus
Species	Aptychotrema rostrata	Dipturus olseni

Evolutionary Relationship

Australian shovelnose ray and Spreadfin skate share a common ancestor at the Class level: Elasmobranchii.

Conservation Status

Australian shovelnose ray

LC — Least Concern

Spreadfin skate

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Australian shovelnose ray	Spreadfin skate
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Australian shovelnose ray

The Australian shovelnose ray (Aptychotrema rostrata) is a species in the genus Aptychotrema. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Aptychotrema rostrata contributes to the biodiversity of its native ecosystems.