Banded eagle ray vs Steinadler

Aetomylaeus nichofii compared with Aquila chrysaetos

Key Differences

• Banded eagle ray is Vulnerable while Steinadler is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Banded eagle ray	Steinadler
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class	Elasmobranchii	Aves (Vögel)
Order	Myliobatiformes (Stechrochenartige)	Accipitriformes (Greifvögel)
Family	Myliobatidae	Accipitridae (Hawks & Eagles)
Genus	Aetomylaeus	Aquila (True Eagles)
Species	Aetomylaeus nichofii	Aquila chrysaetos

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Banded eagle ray

VU — Vulnerable

Steinadler

NT — Near Threatened

Population: ~300.0K

Trend: Stable →

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Banded eagle ray	Steinadler
Diet	—	Carnivore
Average Lifespan	—	30 years
Average Length	—	85 cm
Average Weight	—	5.0 kg

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.

Steinadler

Habitat

Typically found in diverse ecosystems where prey species are available.

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (6 countries), and North America (United States). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

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.

Steinadler

Among the most powerful and widely distributed raptors in the world, golden eagles have wingspans reaching 2.2 meters and inhabit mountainous terrain across the Northern Hemisphere. Supreme aerial hunters, they use soaring flight and steep dives at speeds over 200 km/h to capture rabbits, hares, ground squirrels, and occasionally young deer and foxes. In many cultures they have been central to falconry traditions spanning millennia.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

🇹🇼 Taiwan