Bat ray vs Butterfly ray

Aetomylaeus maculatus compared with Gymnura micrura

Key Differences

• Bat ray is Endangered while Butterfly ray is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Bat ray	Butterfly ray
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Elasmobranchii	Elasmobranchii
Order same	Myliobatiformes (Myliobatiformes)	Myliobatiformes (Myliobatiformes)
Family	Myliobatidae	Gymnuridae
Genus	Aetomylaeus	Gymnura
Species	Aetomylaeus maculatus	Gymnura micrura

Evolutionary Relationship

Bat ray and Butterfly ray share a common ancestor at the Order level: Myliobatiformes. (Myliobatiformes)

Conservation Status

Bat ray

EN — Endangered

Butterfly ray

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Bat ray	Butterfly ray
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Bat 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.

Butterfly ray

Habitat

Native to South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Venezuela. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Bat ray

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

Butterfly ray

The Butterfly ray (Gymnura micrura) is a species in the genus Gymnura. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Native to South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.