Raya ártica vs Marta

Amblyraja hyperborea compared with Martes martes

Key Differences

• Raya ártica is Least Concern while Marta is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Raya ártica	Marta
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (cordados)	Chordata (cordados)
Class	Elasmobranchii	Mammalia (mamíferos)
Order	Rajiformes (Rajiformes)	Carnivora (carnívoros)
Family	Rajidae	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)
Genus	Amblyraja	Martes
Species	Amblyraja hyperborea	Martes martes

Evolutionary Relationship

Raya ártica and Marta share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (cordados)

Conservation Status

Raya ártica

LC — Least Concern

Marta

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Raya ártica	Marta
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Raya ártica

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Norway.

Marta

Habitat

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate coniferous forests, and Mediterranean forests and woodlands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries). Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Raya ártica

The Arctic skate (Amblyraja hyperborea) is a species in the genus Amblyraja. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Marta

La marta europea (Martes martes) está clasificada como En Peligro Crítico (CR) en la Lista Roja de la UICN. Enfrenta un riesgo extremadamente alto de extinción en estado silvestre debido al severo declive poblacional y la pérdida de hábitat.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

🇳🇴 Norway