Marbled polecat vs undulate ray

Vormela peregusna compared with Raja undulata

Key Differences

• Marbled polecat is Vulnerable while undulate ray is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Marbled polecat	undulate ray
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Elasmobranchii
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Rajiformes (Rajiformes)
Family	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)	Rajidae
Genus	Vormela	Raja
Species	Vormela peregusna	Raja undulata

Evolutionary Relationship

Marbled polecat and undulate ray share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Marbled polecat

VU — Vulnerable

undulate ray

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Marbled polecat	undulate ray
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Marbled polecat

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ukraine. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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.