Bigmouth skate vs Ray

Amblyraja robertsi compared with Amblyraja frerichsi

Key Differences

• Bigmouth skate is Least Concern while Ray is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Bigmouth skate	Ray
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Elasmobranchii	Elasmobranchii
Order same	Rajiformes (Rajiformes)	Rajiformes (Rajiformes)
Family same	Rajidae	Rajidae
Genus same	Amblyraja	Amblyraja
Species	Amblyraja robertsi	Amblyraja frerichsi

Evolutionary Relationship

Bigmouth skate and Ray share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Amblyraja.

Conservation Status

Bigmouth skate

LC — Least Concern

Ray

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Bigmouth skate	Ray
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Bigmouth skate

Ray

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Chile. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Bigmouth skate

The Bigmouth skate (Amblyraja robertsi) is a species in the genus Amblyraja. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.