Broad skate vs River Lamprey

Amblyraja badia compared with Lampetra ayresii

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Broad skate	River Lamprey
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Elasmobranchii	Petromyzonti (Petromyzonti)
Order	Rajiformes (Rajiformes)	Petromyzontiformes (lamprey)
Family	Rajidae	Petromyzontidae
Genus	Amblyraja	Lampetra
Species	Amblyraja badia	Lampetra ayresii

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Broad skate

LC — Least Concern

River Lamprey

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Broad skate	River Lamprey
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.