Maned wolf vs Multispine skate

Chrysocyon brachyurus compared with Bathyraja multispinis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Maned wolf	Multispine skate
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Elasmobranchii
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Rajiformes (Rajiformes)
Family	Canidae (Dogs & Wolves)	Arhynchobatidae
Genus	Chrysocyon	Bathyraja
Species	Chrysocyon brachyurus	Bathyraja multispinis

Evolutionary Relationship

Maned wolf and Multispine skate share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Maned wolf

NT — Near Threatened

Multispine skate

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Maned wolf	Multispine skate
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Maned wolf

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Multispine skate

Habitat

Native to South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Chile. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.