Canadian lynx vs Ray

Lynx canadensis compared with Bathyraja schroederi

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Canadian lynx	Ray
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Elasmobranchii
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Rajiformes (Rajiformes)
Family	Felidae (Cats)	Arhynchobatidae
Genus	Lynx	Bathyraja
Species	Lynx canadensis	Bathyraja schroederi

Evolutionary Relationship

Canadian lynx and Ray share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Canadian lynx

LC — Least Concern

Ray

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Canadian lynx	Ray
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Canadian lynx

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in United States.

Ray

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Chile.

Canadian lynx

The Canadian lynx (Lynx canadensis) is a species in the genus Lynx. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.