Bat ray vs Smooth-Coated Elaphomyces

Aetomylaeus maculatus compared with Elaphomyces anthracinus

Key Differences

• Bat ray is Endangered while Smooth-Coated Elaphomyces is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Bat ray	Smooth-Coated Elaphomyces
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class	Elasmobranchii	Eurotiomycetes (Eurotiomycetes)
Order	Myliobatiformes (Myliobatiformes)	Eurotiales (Eurotiales)
Family	Myliobatidae	Elaphomycetaceae
Genus	Aetomylaeus	Elaphomyces
Species	Aetomylaeus maculatus	Elaphomyces anthracinus

Conservation Status

Bat ray

EN — Endangered

Smooth-Coated Elaphomyces

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Bat ray	Smooth-Coated Elaphomyces
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.

Smooth-Coated Elaphomyces

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. 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.