Banded eagle ray vs Nerz

Aetomylaeus nichofii compared with Mustela lutreola

Key Differences

• Banded eagle ray is Vulnerable while Nerz is Extinct.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Banded eagle ray	Nerz
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class	Elasmobranchii	Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order	Myliobatiformes (Stechrochenartige)	Carnivora (Raubtiere)
Family	Myliobatidae	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)
Genus	Aetomylaeus	Mustela
Species	Aetomylaeus nichofii	Mustela lutreola

Evolutionary Relationship

Banded eagle ray and Nerz share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordatiere)

Conservation Status

Banded eagle ray

VU — Vulnerable

Nerz

EX — Extinct

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Banded eagle ray	Nerz
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Banded eagle ray

Habitat

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Taiwan. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Nerz

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries).

Banded eagle ray

The Banded eagle ray (Aetomylaeus nichofii) is a species in the genus Aetomylaeus. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.