South Brazilian skate vs Raya

Dipturus mennii compared with Dipturus leptocauda

Key Differences

• South Brazilian skate is Critically Endangered while Raya is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	South Brazilian skate	Raya
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	Dipturus	Dipturus
Species	Dipturus mennii	Dipturus leptocauda

Evolutionary Relationship

South Brazilian skate and Raya share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Dipturus.

Conservation Status

South Brazilian skate

CR — Critically Endangered

Raya

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	South Brazilian skate	Raya
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—