Broad skate vs moor frog

Amblyraja badia compared with Rana arvalis

Key Differences

• Broad skate is Least Concern while moor frog is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Broad skate	moor frog
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Elasmobranchii	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Rajiformes (Rajiformes)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Rajidae	Ranidae
Genus	Amblyraja	Rana
Species	Amblyraja badia	Rana arvalis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Broad skate

LC — Least Concern

moor frog

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Broad skate	moor frog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Broad skate

moor frog

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Russia, and Sweden. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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.