Broad skate vs Estuary stingray

Amblyraja badia compared with Urogymnus polylepis

Key Differences

• Broad skate is Least Concern while Estuary stingray is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Broad skate	Estuary stingray
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Elasmobranchii	Elasmobranchii
Order	Rajiformes (Rajiformes)	Myliobatiformes (Myliobatiformes)
Family	Rajidae	Dasyatidae
Genus	Amblyraja	Urogymnus
Species	Amblyraja badia	Urogymnus polylepis

Evolutionary Relationship

Broad skate and Estuary stingray share a common ancestor at the Class level: Elasmobranchii.

Conservation Status

Broad skate

LC — Least Concern

Estuary stingray

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Broad skate	Estuary stingray
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

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.