Guiana Dolphin vs Multispine skate

Sotalia guianensis compared with Bathyraja multispinis

Key Differences

• Guiana Dolphin is Data Deficient while Multispine skate is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Guiana Dolphin	Multispine skate
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Elasmobranchii
Order	Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)	Rajiformes (Rajiformes)
Family	Delphinidae (Oceanic Dolphins)	Arhynchobatidae
Genus	Sotalia	Bathyraja
Species	Sotalia guianensis	Bathyraja multispinis

Evolutionary Relationship

Guiana Dolphin and Multispine skate share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Guiana Dolphin

DD — Data Deficient

Multispine skate

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Guiana Dolphin	Multispine skate
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Guiana Dolphin

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia and Venezuela.

Multispine skate

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Chile. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.