Broad skate vs Pumpkin Toadlet

Amblyraja badia compared with Brachycephalus ephippium

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Broad skate	Pumpkin Toadlet
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Elasmobranchii	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Rajiformes (Rajiformes)	Anura (Frogs & Toads)
Family	Rajidae	Brachycephalidae
Genus	Amblyraja	Brachycephalus
Species	Amblyraja badia	Brachycephalus ephippium

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Broad skate

LC — Least Concern

Pumpkin Toadlet

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Broad skate	Pumpkin Toadlet
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Broad skate

Pumpkin Toadlet

Habitat

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

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.