Broad skate vs dooryard sowbug
Amblyraja badia compared with Porcellio laevis
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Broad skate | dooryard sowbug |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class | Elasmobranchii | Malacostraca (Crustaceans) |
| Order | Rajiformes (Rajiformes) | Isopoda (Isopoda) |
| Family | Rajidae | Porcellionidae |
| Genus | Amblyraja | Porcellio |
| Species | Amblyraja badia | Porcellio laevis |
Evolutionary Relationship
Broad skate and dooryard sowbug share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)
Conservation Status
Broad skate
LC — Least Concerndooryard sowbug
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Broad skate | dooryard sowbug |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Broad skate
dooryard sowbug
Typically found in marine, freshwater, and terrestrial environments.
Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Japan), Europe (12 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).
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.
dooryard sowbug
No description available.
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