Narrowtail stingray vs Starrynose stingray

Pastinachus gracilicaudus compared with Pastinachus stellurostris

Key Differences

• Narrowtail stingray is Endangered while Starrynose stingray is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Narrowtail stingray	Starrynose stingray
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Elasmobranchii	Elasmobranchii
Order same	Myliobatiformes (Myliobatiformes)	Myliobatiformes (Myliobatiformes)
Family same	Dasyatidae	Dasyatidae
Genus same	Pastinachus	Pastinachus
Species	Pastinachus gracilicaudus	Pastinachus stellurostris

Evolutionary Relationship

Narrowtail stingray and Starrynose stingray share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Pastinachus.

Conservation Status

Narrowtail stingray

EN — Endangered

Starrynose stingray

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Narrowtail stingray	Starrynose stingray
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—