Broad skate vs Smooth Map Lichen

Amblyraja badia compared with Rhizocarpon hochstetteri

Key Differences

• Broad skate is Least Concern while Smooth Map Lichen is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Broad skate	Smooth Map Lichen
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class	Elasmobranchii	Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)
Order	Rajiformes (Rajiformes)	Rhizocarpales (Rhizocarpales)
Family	Rajidae	Rhizocarpaceae
Genus	Amblyraja	Rhizocarpon
Species	Amblyraja badia	Rhizocarpon hochstetteri

Conservation Status

Broad skate

LC — Least Concern

Smooth Map Lichen

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Broad skate	Smooth Map Lichen
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Broad skate

Smooth Map Lichen

Habitat

Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, and United States. Currently classified as Vulnerable 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.