Java stingaree vs Margay

Urolophus javanicus compared with Leopardus wiedii

Key Differences

• Java stingaree is Critically Endangered while Margay is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Java stingaree	Margay
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Elasmobranchii	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Myliobatiformes (Myliobatiformes)	Carnivora (Carnivorans)
Family	Urolophidae	Felidae (Cats)
Genus	Urolophus	Leopardus
Species	Urolophus javanicus	Leopardus wiedii

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Java stingaree

CR — Critically Endangered

Margay

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Java stingaree	Margay
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Java stingaree

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.