Maiden ray vs Thorny skate

Amblyraja radiata compared with Amblyraja taaf

Key Differences

• Maiden ray is Endangered while Thorny skate is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Maiden ray	Thorny skate
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	Amblyraja	Amblyraja
Species	Amblyraja radiata	Amblyraja taaf

Evolutionary Relationship

Maiden ray and Thorny skate share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Amblyraja.

Conservation Status

Maiden ray

EN — Endangered

Thorny skate

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Maiden ray	Thorny skate
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

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.

Thorny skate