Chinese Pangolin vs Skilletskate

Manis pentadactyla compared with Dactylobatus armatus

Key Differences

• Chinese Pangolin is Critically Endangered while Skilletskate is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Chinese Pangolin	Skilletskate
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Elasmobranchii
Order	Pholidota (Pholidota)	Rajiformes (Rajiformes)
Family	Manidae	Rajidae
Genus	Manis	Dactylobatus
Species	Manis pentadactyla	Dactylobatus armatus

Evolutionary Relationship

Chinese Pangolin and Skilletskate share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Chinese Pangolin

CR — Critically Endangered

Skilletskate

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Chinese Pangolin	Skilletskate
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Chinese Pangolin

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Skilletskate

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Venezuela.

Chinese Pangolin

The Chinese Pangolin (Manis pentadactyla) is a species in the genus Manis. It is currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List.