Broad skate vs western toad

Amblyraja badia compared with Anaxyrus boreas

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Broad skate western toad
Kingdom same Animalia (Tier) Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordatiere) Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class Elasmobranchii Amphibia (Amphibien)
Order Rajiformes (Rajiformes) Anura (Froschlurche)
Family Rajidae Bufonidae
Genus Amblyraja Anaxyrus
Species Amblyraja badia Anaxyrus boreas

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Broad skate

LC — Least Concern

western toad

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Broad skate western toad
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Broad skate

western toad

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Range

Found in Mexico.

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.

western toad

No description available.

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