Black-backed jackal vs Electric ray

Canis mesomelas compared with Torpedo mackayana

Key Differences

• Black-backed jackal is Least Concern while Electric ray is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Black-backed jackal	Electric ray
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Elasmobranchii
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Torpediniformes (electric ray)
Family	Canidae (Dogs & Wolves)	Torpedinidae
Genus	Canis (Dogs & Wolves)	Torpedo
Species	Canis mesomelas	Torpedo mackayana

Evolutionary Relationship

Black-backed jackal and Electric ray share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Black-backed jackal

LC — Least Concern

Electric ray

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Black-backed jackal	Electric ray
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Black-backed jackal

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Electric ray

Black-backed jackal

The Black-backed jackal (Canis mesomelas) is a species in the genus Canis. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.