Malagasy civet vs Speckled ray

Fossa fossana compared with Raja polystigma

Key Differences

• Malagasy civet is Vulnerable while Speckled ray is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Malagasy civet	Speckled ray
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Elasmobranchii
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Rajiformes (Rajiformes)
Family	Eupleridae	Rajidae
Genus	Fossa	Raja
Species	Fossa fossana	Raja polystigma

Evolutionary Relationship

Malagasy civet and Speckled ray share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Malagasy civet

VU — Vulnerable

Speckled ray

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Malagasy civet	Speckled ray
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Malagasy civet

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Speckled ray