Bat ray vs Least Moonwort

Aetomylaeus maculatus compared with Botrychium simplex

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Bat ray Least Moonwort
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Plantae (Plants)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Tracheophyta
Class Elasmobranchii Polypodiopsida (Polypodiopsida)
Order Myliobatiformes (Myliobatiformes) Ophioglossales (Ophioglossales)
Family Myliobatidae Ophioglossaceae
Genus Aetomylaeus Botrychium
Species Aetomylaeus maculatus Botrychium simplex

Conservation Status

Bat ray

EN — Endangered

Least Moonwort

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Bat ray Least Moonwort
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.

Least Moonwort

Habitat

Inhabits boreal forests and taiga within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Range

Found across Europe (8 countries) and North America (United States). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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.

Least Moonwort

No description available.

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