Mittelmeer-Sternrochen vs Rauer Rochen

Raja asterias compared with Raja radula

Key Differences

• Mittelmeer-Sternrochen is Near Threatened while Rauer Rochen is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Mittelmeer-Sternrochen	Rauer Rochen
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class same	Elasmobranchii	Elasmobranchii
Order same	Rajiformes (Rajiformes)	Rajiformes (Rajiformes)
Family same	Rajidae	Rajidae
Genus same	Raja	Raja
Species	Raja asterias	Raja radula

Evolutionary Relationship

Mittelmeer-Sternrochen and Rauer Rochen share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Raja.

Conservation Status

Mittelmeer-Sternrochen

NT — Near Threatened

Rauer Rochen

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Mittelmeer-Sternrochen	Rauer Rochen
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Mittelmeer-Sternrochen

The Atlantic starry skate (Raja asterias) is a species in the genus Raja. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.