Arktischer Rochen vs Lesser devilray

Amblyraja hyperborea compared with Mobula kuhlii

Key Differences

  • Arktischer Rochen is Least Concern while Lesser devilray is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Arktischer Rochen Lesser devilray
Kingdom same Animalia (Tier) Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordatiere) Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class same Elasmobranchii Elasmobranchii
Order Rajiformes (Rajiformes) Myliobatiformes (Stechrochenartige)
Family Rajidae Myliobatidae
Genus Amblyraja Mobula
Species Amblyraja hyperborea Mobula kuhlii

Evolutionary Relationship

Arktischer Rochen and Lesser devilray share a common ancestor at the Class level: Elasmobranchii.

Conservation Status

Arktischer Rochen

LC — Least Concern

Lesser devilray

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Arktischer Rochen Lesser devilray
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Arktischer Rochen

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Norway.

Lesser devilray

Arktischer Rochen

The Arctic skate (Amblyraja hyperborea) is a species in the genus Amblyraja. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Lesser devilray

No description available.

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