Broad skate vs Dwarf Neckera

Amblyraja badia compared with Neckera pumila

Key Differences

• Broad skate is Least Concern while Dwarf Neckera is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Broad skate	Dwarf Neckera
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Plantae (Plants)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Bryophyta
Class	Elasmobranchii	Bryopsida (Bryopsida)
Order	Rajiformes (Rajiformes)	Hypnales (Hypnales)
Family	Rajidae	Neckeraceae
Genus	Amblyraja	Neckera
Species	Amblyraja badia	Neckera pumila

Conservation Status

Broad skate

LC — Least Concern

Dwarf Neckera

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Broad skate	Dwarf Neckera
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Broad skate

Dwarf Neckera

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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.