Raya vs Thorny skate

Amblyraja frerichsi compared with Amblyraja taaf

Key Differences

• Raya is Vulnerable while Thorny skate is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Raya	Thorny skate
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (cordados)	Chordata (cordados)
Class same	Elasmobranchii	Elasmobranchii
Order same	Rajiformes (Rajiformes)	Rajiformes (Rajiformes)
Family same	Rajidae	Rajidae
Genus same	Amblyraja	Amblyraja
Species	Amblyraja frerichsi	Amblyraja taaf

Evolutionary Relationship

Raya and Thorny skate share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Amblyraja.

Conservation Status

Raya

VU — Vulnerable

Thorny skate

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Raya	Thorny skate
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Raya

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Chile. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Thorny skate