Brown ray vs Rough ray

Raja miraletus compared with Raja radula

Key Differences

• Brown ray is Least Concern while Rough ray is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Brown ray	Rough 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 same	Raja	Raja
Species	Raja miraletus	Raja radula

Evolutionary Relationship

Brown ray and Rough ray share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Raja.

Conservation Status

Brown ray

LC — Least Concern

Rough ray

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Brown ray	Rough ray
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Brown ray

The Brown Ray (Raja miraletus) is a species in the genus Raja. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. As a member of the Raja genus, this species contributes to biodiversity in its native range.