Bat ray vs Raspy river stingray

Aetomylaeus maculatus compared with Potamotrygon scobina

Key Differences

• Bat ray is Endangered while Raspy river stingray is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Bat ray	Raspy river stingray
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Elasmobranchii	Elasmobranchii
Order same	Myliobatiformes (Myliobatiformes)	Myliobatiformes (Myliobatiformes)
Family	Myliobatidae	Potamotrygonidae
Genus	Aetomylaeus	Potamotrygon
Species	Aetomylaeus maculatus	Potamotrygon scobina

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Bat ray

EN — Endangered

Raspy river stingray

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Bat ray	Raspy river stingray
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.

Raspy river stingray

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Colombia.

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.