Honeycomb stingray vs Margay

Himantura undulata compared with Leopardus wiedii

Key Differences

• Honeycomb stingray is Endangered while Margay is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Honeycomb stingray	Margay
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Elasmobranchii	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Myliobatiformes (Myliobatiformes)	Carnivora (Carnivorans)
Family	Dasyatidae	Felidae (Cats)
Genus	Himantura	Leopardus
Species	Himantura undulata	Leopardus wiedii

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Honeycomb stingray

EN — Endangered

Margay

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Honeycomb stingray	Margay
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Honeycomb stingray

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.