Broad skate vs Indian Roller

Amblyraja badia compared with Coracias benghalensis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Broad skate	Indian Roller
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Elasmobranchii	Aves (Birds)
Order	Rajiformes (Rajiformes)	Coraciiformes (Coraciiformes)
Family	Rajidae	Coraciidae
Genus	Amblyraja	Coracias
Species	Amblyraja badia	Coracias benghalensis

Evolutionary Relationship

Broad skate and Indian Roller share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Broad skate

LC — Least Concern

Indian Roller

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Broad skate	Indian Roller
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Broad skate

Indian Roller

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Found across Asia (Saudi Arabia) and Europe (5 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.