Java stingaree vs Mara

Urolophus javanicus compared with Dolichotis patagonum

Key Differences

• Java stingaree is Critically Endangered while Mara is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Java stingaree	Mara
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class	Elasmobranchii	Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order	Myliobatiformes (Stechrochenartige)	Rodentia (Nagetiere)
Family	Urolophidae	Caviidae
Genus	Urolophus	Dolichotis
Species	Urolophus javanicus	Dolichotis patagonum

Evolutionary Relationship

Java stingaree and Mara share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordatiere)

Conservation Status

Java stingaree

CR — Critically Endangered

Mara

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Java stingaree	Mara
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Java stingaree

Mara

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Belgium. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.