Ray vs Spreadfin skate

Dipturus trachyderma compared with Dipturus olseni

Key Differences

• Ray is Endangered while Spreadfin skate is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Ray	Spreadfin skate
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Elasmobranchii	Elasmobranchii
Order same	Rajiformes (Rajiformes)	Rajiformes (Rajiformes)
Family same	Rajidae	Rajidae
Genus same	Dipturus	Dipturus
Species	Dipturus trachyderma	Dipturus olseni

Evolutionary Relationship

Ray and Spreadfin skate share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Dipturus.

Conservation Status

Ray

EN — Endangered

Spreadfin skate

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Ray	Spreadfin skate
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Ray

Habitat

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

Range

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

Spreadfin skate