Broad skate vs 'Ihi
Amblyraja badia compared with Oxalis corniculata
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Broad skate | 'Ihi |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Elasmobranchii | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Rajiformes (Rajiformes) | Oxalidales (Oxalidales) |
| Family | Rajidae | Oxalidaceae |
| Genus | Amblyraja | Oxalis |
| Species | Amblyraja badia | Oxalis corniculata |
Conservation Status
Broad skate
LC — Least Concern'Ihi
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Broad skate | 'Ihi |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Broad skate
'Ihi
Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, flooded grasslands and savannas, and deserts and xeric shrublands, among 7 distinct biome types. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Widely distributed across Africa (18 countries), Asia (17 countries), Europe (30 countries), North America (7 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (11 countries), and South America (7 countries).
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.
'Ihi
No description available.
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