Madeira ray vs undulate ray

Raja maderensis compared with Raja undulata

Key Differences

• Madeira ray is Vulnerable while undulate ray is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Madeira ray	undulate ray
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 undulata

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Madeira ray

VU — Vulnerable

undulate ray

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Madeira ray

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.