Calamus vs Dark blind ray
Acorus calamus compared with Benthobatis moresbyi
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Calamus | Dark blind ray |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Liliopsida (Monocots) | Elasmobranchii |
| Order | Acorales (Acorales) | Torpediniformes (electric ray) |
| Family | Acoraceae | Narcinidae |
| Genus | Acorus | Benthobatis |
| Species | Acorus calamus | Benthobatis moresbyi |
Conservation Status
Calamus
LC — Least ConcernDark blind ray
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Calamus | Dark blind ray |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Calamus
Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests and tropical and subtropical coniferous forests within the Indomalayan biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (5 countries), Europe (30 countries), and North America (Canada, United States).
Dark blind ray
Calamus
The Calamus (Acorus calamus) is a species in the genus Acorus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests and tropical and subtropical coniferous forests within the Indomalayan biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Dark blind ray
No description available.
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