Bat ray vs Seram Swiftlet

Aetomylaeus maculatus compared with Aerodramus ceramensis

Key Differences

• Bat ray is Endangered while Seram Swiftlet is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Bat ray	Seram Swiftlet
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Elasmobranchii	Aves (Birds)
Order	Myliobatiformes (Myliobatiformes)	Apodiformes (Apodiformes)
Family	Myliobatidae	Apodidae
Genus	Aetomylaeus	Aerodramus
Species	Aetomylaeus maculatus	Aerodramus ceramensis

Evolutionary Relationship

Bat ray and Seram Swiftlet share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Bat ray

EN — Endangered

Seram Swiftlet

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Bat ray	Seram Swiftlet
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.

Seram Swiftlet

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Norway.

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.