Finspot ray vs Nagelrochen

Raja cervigoni compared with Raja clavata

Key Differences

• Finspot ray is Data Deficient while Nagelrochen is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Finspot ray	Nagelrochen
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class same	Elasmobranchii	Elasmobranchii
Order same	Rajiformes (Rajiformes)	Rajiformes (Rajiformes)
Family same	Rajidae	Rajidae
Genus same	Raja	Raja
Species	Raja cervigoni	Raja clavata

Evolutionary Relationship

Finspot ray and Nagelrochen share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Raja.

Conservation Status

Finspot ray

DD — Data Deficient

Nagelrochen

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Finspot ray	Nagelrochen
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Finspot ray

Habitat

Native to South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Venezuela.

Nagelrochen

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.