Krefft's ray vs Neblina Uacari

Malacoraja kreffti compared with Cacajao hosomi

Key Differences

• Krefft's ray is Least Concern while Neblina Uacari is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Krefft's ray	Neblina Uacari
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Elasmobranchii	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Rajiformes (Rajiformes)	Primates (Primates)
Family	Rajidae	Pitheciidae
Genus	Malacoraja	Cacajao
Species	Malacoraja kreffti	Cacajao hosomi

Evolutionary Relationship

Krefft's ray and Neblina Uacari share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Krefft's ray

LC — Least Concern

Neblina Uacari

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Krefft's ray	Neblina Uacari
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Krefft's ray

Neblina Uacari

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Venezuela. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.