Black Bent vs Prickled ray
Agrostis gigantea compared with Malacoraja spinacidermis
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Black Bent | Prickled ray |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Liliopsida (Monocots) | Elasmobranchii |
| Order | Poales (Grasses) | Rajiformes (Rajiformes) |
| Family | Poaceae (Grass Family) | Rajidae |
| Genus | Agrostis | Malacoraja |
| Species | Agrostis gigantea | Malacoraja spinacidermis |
Conservation Status
Black Bent
LC — Least ConcernPrickled ray
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Black Bent | Prickled ray |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Black Bent
Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests within the Neotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Japan), Europe (11 countries), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (5 countries).
Prickled ray
Black Bent
The Black Bent (Agrostis gigantea) is a species in the genus Agrostis. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests within the Neotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Prickled ray
No description available.
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