Blotched stingaree vs Broad skate

Urolophus mitosis compared with Amblyraja badia

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Blotched stingaree	Broad skate
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Elasmobranchii	Elasmobranchii
Order	Myliobatiformes (Myliobatiformes)	Rajiformes (Rajiformes)
Family	Urolophidae	Rajidae
Genus	Urolophus	Amblyraja
Species	Urolophus mitosis	Amblyraja badia

Evolutionary Relationship

Blotched stingaree and Broad skate share a common ancestor at the Class level: Elasmobranchii.

Conservation Status

Blotched stingaree

LC — Least Concern

Broad skate

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Blotched stingaree	Broad skate
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Blotched stingaree

The Blotched stingaree (Urolophus mitosis) is a species in the genus Urolophus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. As a member of the genus Urolophus, it shares ecological traits with closely related species.

Broad skate

The Broad Skate (Amblyraja badia) is a species in the genus Amblyraja. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is recognized for its ecological significance within its native range.