Broad skate vs Baumstachelschwein

Amblyraja badia compared with Erethizon dorsatus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Broad skate	Baumstachelschwein
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class	Elasmobranchii	Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order	Rajiformes (Rajiformes)	Rodentia (Nagetiere)
Family	Rajidae	Erethizontidae
Genus	Amblyraja	Erethizon
Species	Amblyraja badia	Erethizon dorsatus

Evolutionary Relationship

Broad skate and Baumstachelschwein share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordatiere)

Conservation Status

Broad skate

LC — Least Concern

Baumstachelschwein

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Broad skate

Baumstachelschwein

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in United States.

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.