Broad skate vs Speckled ray

Amblyraja badia compared with Raja polystigma

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Broad skate	Speckled ray
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Elasmobranchii	Elasmobranchii
Order same	Rajiformes (Rajiformes)	Rajiformes (Rajiformes)
Family same	Rajidae	Rajidae
Genus	Amblyraja	Raja
Species	Amblyraja badia	Raja polystigma

Evolutionary Relationship

Broad skate and Speckled ray share a common ancestor at the Family level: Rajidae.

Conservation Status

Broad skate

LC — Least Concern

Speckled ray

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Broad skate	Speckled ray
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.