Broad skate vs Varzea Piculet

Amblyraja badia compared with Picumnus varzeae

Key Differences

• Broad skate is Least Concern while Varzea Piculet is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Broad skate	Varzea Piculet
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Elasmobranchii	Aves (Birds)
Order	Rajiformes (Rajiformes)	Piciformes (Piciformes)
Family	Rajidae	Picidae
Genus	Amblyraja	Picumnus
Species	Amblyraja badia	Picumnus varzeae

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Broad skate

LC — Least Concern

Varzea Piculet

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Broad skate	Varzea Piculet
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Broad skate

Varzea Piculet

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Found in Norway. Currently classified as Endangered 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.