Leightons linsang vs undulate ray

Poiana leightoni compared with Raja undulata

Key Differences

• Leightons linsang is Vulnerable while undulate ray is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Leightons linsang	undulate 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	Raja
Species	Poiana leightoni	Raja undulata

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Leightons linsang

VU — Vulnerable

undulate ray

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Leightons linsang

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

undulate ray

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

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