Broad skate vs Palmate Newt

Amblyraja badia compared with Lissotriton helveticus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Broad skate	Palmate Newt
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Elasmobranchii	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Rajiformes (Rajiformes)	Caudata (Caudata)
Family	Rajidae	Salamandridae
Genus	Amblyraja	Lissotriton
Species	Amblyraja badia	Lissotriton helveticus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Broad skate

LC — Least Concern

Palmate Newt

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Broad skate	Palmate Newt
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Broad skate

Palmate Newt

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Belgium.

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.