Black-bellied Pangolin vs Java stingaree

Phataginus tetradactyla compared with Urolophus javanicus

Key Differences

  • Black-bellied Pangolin is Vulnerable while Java stingaree is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Black-bellied Pangolin Java stingaree
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordates) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Elasmobranchii
Order Pholidota (Pholidota) Myliobatiformes (Myliobatiformes)
Family Manidae Urolophidae
Genus Phataginus Urolophus
Species Phataginus tetradactyla Urolophus javanicus

Evolutionary Relationship

Black-bellied Pangolin and Java stingaree share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Black-bellied Pangolin

VU — Vulnerable

Java stingaree

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Black-bellied Pangolin Java stingaree
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Black-bellied Pangolin

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Java stingaree

Black-bellied Pangolin

The Black-bellied Pangolin (Phataginus tetradactyla) is a species in the genus Phataginus. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Java stingaree

No description available.

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