Leightons linsang vs Prickled ray

Poiana leightoni compared with Malacoraja spinacidermis

Key Differences

• Leightons linsang is Vulnerable while Prickled ray is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Leightons linsang	Prickled ray
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Elasmobranchii
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Rajiformes (Rajiformes)
Family	Viverridae	Rajidae
Genus	Poiana	Malacoraja
Species	Poiana leightoni	Malacoraja spinacidermis

Evolutionary Relationship

Leightons linsang and Prickled ray share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Leightons linsang

VU — Vulnerable

Prickled ray

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Leightons linsang	Prickled ray
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Leightons linsang

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Prickled ray