Beira vs marbled electric ray

Dorcatragus megalotis compared with Torpedo marmorata

Key Differences

• Beira is Vulnerable while marbled electric ray is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Beira	marbled electric ray
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Elasmobranchii
Order	Artiodactyla (Even-toed Ungulates)	Torpediniformes (electric ray)
Family	Bovidae (Bovids)	Torpedinidae
Genus	Dorcatragus	Torpedo
Species	Dorcatragus megalotis	Torpedo marmorata

Evolutionary Relationship

Beira and marbled electric ray share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Beira

VU — Vulnerable

marbled electric ray

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Beira	marbled electric ray
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Beira

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

marbled electric ray

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Beira

The Beira (Dorcatragus megalotis) is a species in the genus Dorcatragus. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. The species is documented in scientific literature under the name Dorcatragus megalotis.