Broad skate vs Lutz's Stingray

Amblyraja badia compared with Hypanus berthalutzae

Key Differences

• Broad skate is Least Concern while Lutz's Stingray is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Broad skate	Lutz's 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	Hypanus
Species	Amblyraja badia	Hypanus berthalutzae

Evolutionary Relationship

Broad skate and Lutz's Stingray share a common ancestor at the Class level: Elasmobranchii.

Conservation Status

Broad skate

LC — Least Concern

Lutz's Stingray

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Broad skate	Lutz's 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.