Cownose ray vs Margay

Rhinoptera javanica compared with Leopardus wiedii

Key Differences

• Cownose ray is Endangered while Margay is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Cownose ray	Margay
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Elasmobranchii	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Myliobatiformes (Myliobatiformes)	Carnivora (Carnivorans)
Family	Myliobatidae	Felidae (Cats)
Genus	Rhinoptera	Leopardus
Species	Rhinoptera javanica	Leopardus wiedii

Evolutionary Relationship

Cownose ray and Margay share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Cownose ray

EN — Endangered

Margay

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Cownose ray	Margay
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Cownose ray

Habitat

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Taiwan. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Margay

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.