Lesser Cachalot vs Maiden ray

Kogia breviceps compared with Amblyraja radiata

Key Differences

• Lesser Cachalot is Data Deficient while Maiden ray is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser Cachalot	Maiden ray
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Elasmobranchii
Order	Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)	Rajiformes (Rajiformes)
Family	Kogiidae	Rajidae
Genus	Kogia	Amblyraja
Species	Kogia breviceps	Amblyraja radiata

Evolutionary Relationship

Lesser Cachalot and Maiden ray share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Lesser Cachalot

DD — Data Deficient

Maiden ray

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser Cachalot	Maiden ray
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Lesser Cachalot

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Portugal, Sweden, and Taiwan.

Maiden ray

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

🇸🇪 Sweden