Madeira ray vs roker

Raja maderensis compared with Raja clavata

Key Differences

• Madeira ray is Vulnerable while roker is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Madeira ray	roker
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Elasmobranchii	Elasmobranchii
Order same	Rajiformes (Rajiformes)	Rajiformes (Rajiformes)
Family same	Rajidae	Rajidae
Genus same	Raja	Raja
Species	Raja maderensis	Raja clavata

Evolutionary Relationship

Madeira ray and roker share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Raja.

Conservation Status

Madeira ray

VU — Vulnerable

roker

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Madeira ray	roker
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Madeira ray

roker

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.