Potto vs undulate ray

Perodicticus potto compared with Raja undulata

Key Differences

• Potto is Near Threatened while undulate ray is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Potto	undulate ray
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Elasmobranchii
Order	Primates (Primates)	Rajiformes (Rajiformes)
Family	Lorisidae	Rajidae
Genus	Perodicticus	Raja
Species	Perodicticus potto	Raja undulata

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Potto

NT — Near Threatened

undulate ray

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Potto	undulate ray
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Potto

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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.