Butterfly ray vs Grevy's zebra

Gymnura micrura compared with Equus grevyi

Key Differences

• Butterfly ray is Near Threatened while Grevy's zebra is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Butterfly ray	Grevy's zebra
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Elasmobranchii	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Myliobatiformes (Myliobatiformes)	Perissodactyla (Odd-toed Ungulates)
Family	Gymnuridae	Equidae (Horses & Zebras)
Genus	Gymnura	Equus (Horses & Zebras)
Species	Gymnura micrura	Equus grevyi

Evolutionary Relationship

Butterfly ray and Grevy's zebra share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Butterfly ray

NT — Near Threatened

Grevy's zebra

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Butterfly ray	Grevy's zebra
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Butterfly ray

Habitat

Native to South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Venezuela. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Grevy's zebra

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Butterfly ray

The Butterfly ray (Gymnura micrura) is a species in the genus Gymnura. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Native to South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.