Indian Pangolin vs Speckled ray

Manis crassicaudata compared with Raja polystigma

Key Differences

• Indian Pangolin is Endangered while Speckled ray is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Indian Pangolin	Speckled ray
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	Raja
Species	Manis crassicaudata	Raja polystigma

Evolutionary Relationship

Indian Pangolin and Speckled ray share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Indian Pangolin

EN — Endangered

Speckled ray

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Indian Pangolin	Speckled ray
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Indian Pangolin

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Speckled ray