Mittelmeer-Sternrochen vs Gepunkteter Rochen

Raja asterias compared with Raja polystigma

Key Differences

• Mittelmeer-Sternrochen is Near Threatened while Gepunkteter Rochen is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Mittelmeer-Sternrochen	Gepunkteter 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 polystigma

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Mittelmeer-Sternrochen

NT — Near Threatened

Gepunkteter Rochen

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Mittelmeer-Sternrochen	Gepunkteter 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.