Rough ray vs spotted ray

Raja radula compared with Raja montagui

Key Differences

• Rough ray is Endangered while spotted ray is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Rough ray	spotted 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	Rajidae	Rajidae
Genus same	Raja	Raja
Species	Raja radula	Raja montagui

Evolutionary Relationship

Rough ray and spotted ray share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Raja.

Conservation Status

Rough ray

EN — Endangered

spotted ray

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Rough ray	spotted ray
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Rough ray

spotted ray

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.