Bat ray vs Rough-Tailed

Aetomylaeus maculatus compared with Bathytoshia centroura

Key Differences

• Bat ray is Endangered while Rough-Tailed is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Bat ray	Rough-Tailed
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Elasmobranchii	Elasmobranchii
Order same	Myliobatiformes (Myliobatiformes)	Myliobatiformes (Myliobatiformes)
Family	Myliobatidae	Dasyatidae
Genus	Aetomylaeus	Bathytoshia
Species	Aetomylaeus maculatus	Bathytoshia centroura

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Bat ray

EN — Endangered

Rough-Tailed

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Bat ray	Rough-Tailed
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.

Rough-Tailed

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.