Flat-headed cat vs Madeira ray

Prionailurus planiceps compared with Raja maderensis

Key Differences

• Flat-headed cat is Endangered while Madeira ray is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Flat-headed cat	Madeira 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)	Rajidae
Genus	Prionailurus	Raja
Species	Prionailurus planiceps	Raja maderensis

Evolutionary Relationship

Flat-headed cat and Madeira ray share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Flat-headed cat

EN — Endangered

Madeira ray

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Flat-headed cat	Madeira ray
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Flat-headed cat

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Madeira ray