Broad skate vs Lightnose Skate

Amblyraja badia compared with Breviraja colesi

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Broad skate	Lightnose Skate
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Elasmobranchii	Elasmobranchii
Order same	Rajiformes (Rajiformes)	Rajiformes (Rajiformes)
Family same	Rajidae	Rajidae
Genus	Amblyraja	Breviraja
Species	Amblyraja badia	Breviraja colesi

Evolutionary Relationship

Broad skate and Lightnose Skate share a common ancestor at the Family level: Rajidae.

Conservation Status

Broad skate

LC — Least Concern

Lightnose Skate

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Broad skate	Lightnose Skate
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.