Banded eagle ray vs Cut-throat

Aetomylaeus nichofii compared with Amadina fasciata

Key Differences

• Banded eagle ray is Vulnerable while Cut-throat is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Banded eagle ray	Cut-throat
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Elasmobranchii	Aves (Birds)
Order	Myliobatiformes (Myliobatiformes)	Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family	Myliobatidae	Estrildidae
Genus	Aetomylaeus	Amadina
Species	Aetomylaeus nichofii	Amadina fasciata

Evolutionary Relationship

Banded eagle ray and Cut-throat share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Banded eagle ray

VU — Vulnerable

Cut-throat

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Banded eagle ray	Cut-throat
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Banded eagle ray

Habitat

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

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

Cut-throat

Habitat

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

Range

Found across Asia (United Arab Emirates) and Europe (5 countries).

Banded eagle ray

The Banded eagle ray (Aetomylaeus nichofii) is a species in the genus Aetomylaeus. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.