Broad skate vs Marbled Ghostshark

Amblyraja badia compared with Hydrolagus marmoratus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Broad skate	Marbled Ghostshark
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Elasmobranchii	Holocephali (Holocephali)
Order	Rajiformes (Rajiformes)	Chimaeriformes (Chimaeriformes)
Family	Rajidae	Chimaeridae
Genus	Amblyraja	Hydrolagus
Species	Amblyraja badia	Hydrolagus marmoratus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Broad skate

LC — Least Concern

Marbled Ghostshark

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Broad skate	Marbled Ghostshark
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.