Broad skate vs Smallthorn skate

Amblyraja badia compared with Bathyraja minispinosa

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Broad skate	Smallthorn skate
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Elasmobranchii	Elasmobranchii
Order same	Rajiformes (Rajiformes)	Rajiformes (Rajiformes)
Family	Rajidae	Arhynchobatidae
Genus	Amblyraja	Bathyraja
Species	Amblyraja badia	Bathyraja minispinosa

Evolutionary Relationship

Broad skate and Smallthorn skate share a common ancestor at the Order level: Rajiformes. (Rajiformes)

Conservation Status

Broad skate

LC — Least Concern

Smallthorn skate

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Broad skate	Smallthorn skate
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.