Broad skate vs Ornate eagle ray

Amblyraja badia compared with Aetomylaeus vespertilio

Key Differences

• Broad skate is Least Concern while Ornate eagle ray is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Broad skate	Ornate eagle ray
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Elasmobranchii	Elasmobranchii
Order	Rajiformes (Rajiformes)	Myliobatiformes (Myliobatiformes)
Family	Rajidae	Myliobatidae
Genus	Amblyraja	Aetomylaeus
Species	Amblyraja badia	Aetomylaeus vespertilio

Evolutionary Relationship

Broad skate and Ornate eagle ray share a common ancestor at the Class level: Elasmobranchii.

Conservation Status

Broad skate

LC — Least Concern

Ornate eagle ray

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Broad skate	Ornate eagle ray
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Broad skate

Ornate eagle ray

Habitat

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Taiwan. Currently classified as Endangered 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.