Calamus vs Prickled ray
Acorus calamus compared with Malacoraja spinacidermis
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Calamus | Prickled ray |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Liliopsida (Monocots) | Elasmobranchii |
| Order | Acorales (Acorales) | Rajiformes (Rajiformes) |
| Family | Acoraceae | Rajidae |
| Genus | Acorus | Malacoraja |
| Species | Acorus calamus | Malacoraja spinacidermis |
Conservation Status
Calamus
LC — Least ConcernPrickled ray
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Calamus | Prickled 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).
Prickled 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.
Prickled ray
No description available.
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