Broad skate vs Stream Salamander

Amblyraja badia compared with Batrachuperus pinchonii

Key Differences

• Broad skate is Least Concern while Stream Salamander is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Broad skate	Stream Salamander
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Elasmobranchii	Amphibia (Amphibians)
Order	Rajiformes (Rajiformes)	Caudata (Caudata)
Family	Rajidae	Hynobiidae
Genus	Amblyraja	Batrachuperus
Species	Amblyraja badia	Batrachuperus pinchonii

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Broad skate

LC — Least Concern

Stream Salamander

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Broad skate	Stream Salamander
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Broad skate

Stream Salamander

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.