Broad skate vs

Amblyraja badia compared with Gloeocapsa compacta

Key Differences

• Broad skate is Least Concern while is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Broad skate
Kingdom	Animalia (Tier)	Bacteria (Bacteria)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Cyanobacteria (Cyanobakterien)
Class	Elasmobranchii	Cyanobacteriia
Order	Rajiformes (Rajiformes)	Cyanobacteriales
Family	Rajidae	Gloeocapsaceae
Genus	Amblyraja	Gloeocapsa
Species	Amblyraja badia	Gloeocapsa compacta

Conservation Status

Broad skate

LC — Least Concern

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Broad skate
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Broad skate

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Norway and Sweden.

Broad skate

The Broad Skate (Amblyraja badia) is a species in the genus Amblyraja. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is recognized for its ecological significance within its native range.

Gloeocapsa compacta is a colonial cyanobacterium in the family Microcystaceae, forming clusters of cells encased in thick, layered mucilaginous sheaths. It is commonly found on moist rock surfaces, soil crusts, and bark in terrestrial and semi-aquatic environments.