Broad skate vs White-Tailed Kite

Amblyraja badia compared with Elanus leucurus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Broad skate	White-Tailed Kite
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Elasmobranchii	Aves (Birds)
Order	Rajiformes (Rajiformes)	Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles)
Family	Rajidae	Accipitridae (Hawks & Eagles)
Genus	Amblyraja	Elanus
Species	Amblyraja badia	Elanus leucurus

Evolutionary Relationship

Broad skate and White-Tailed Kite share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Broad skate

LC — Least Concern

White-Tailed Kite

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Broad skate	White-Tailed Kite
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Broad skate

White-Tailed Kite

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.

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.

White-Tailed Kite

White-Tailed Kite (Elanus leucurus) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.