Ray vs Spinetail ray

Bathyraja schroederi compared with Bathyraja spinicauda

Key Differences

• Ray is Least Concern while Spinetail ray is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Ray	Spinetail ray
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Elasmobranchii	Elasmobranchii
Order same	Rajiformes (Rajiformes)	Rajiformes (Rajiformes)
Family same	Arhynchobatidae	Arhynchobatidae
Genus same	Bathyraja	Bathyraja
Species	Bathyraja schroederi	Bathyraja spinicauda

Evolutionary Relationship

Ray and Spinetail ray share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Bathyraja.

Conservation Status

Ray

LC — Least Concern

Spinetail ray

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Ray	Spinetail ray
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.

Spinetail ray

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

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