Black-bellied Pangolin vs Rough ray

Phataginus tetradactyla compared with Raja radula

Key Differences

• Black-bellied Pangolin is Vulnerable while Rough ray is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Black-bellied Pangolin	Rough ray
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Elasmobranchii
Order	Pholidota (Pholidota)	Rajiformes (Rajiformes)
Family	Manidae	Rajidae
Genus	Phataginus	Raja
Species	Phataginus tetradactyla	Raja radula

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Black-bellied Pangolin

VU — Vulnerable

Rough ray

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Black-bellied Pangolin	Rough ray
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Black-bellied Pangolin

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Rough ray

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.