Black Bent vs Speckled ray
Agrostis gigantea compared with Raja polystigma
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Black Bent | Speckled 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 | Raja |
| Species | Agrostis gigantea | Raja polystigma |
Conservation Status
Black Bent
LC — Least ConcernSpeckled ray
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Black Bent | Speckled 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).
Speckled 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.
Speckled ray
No description available.
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