arrowroot vs Raie large
Thalia geniculata compared with Amblyraja badia
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | arrowroot | Raie large |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (animal) | Animalia (animal) |
| Phylum same | Chordata (Chordates) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Thaliacea (Thaliacea) | Elasmobranchii |
| Order | Salpida (Salpida) | Rajiformes (Rajiformes) |
| Family | Salpidae | Rajidae |
| Genus | Thalia | Amblyraja |
| Species | Thalia geniculata | Amblyraja badia |
Evolutionary Relationship
arrowroot and Raie large share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)
Conservation Status
arrowroot
LC — Least ConcernRaie large
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | arrowroot | Raie large |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
arrowroot
Native to Africa and Asia and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Widely distributed across Africa (Guinea), Asia (India, Taiwan), North America (Cuba), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).
Raie large
arrowroot
The Arrowroot, Thalia geniculata, is a species. It is currently assessed as least concern on the IUCN Red List. Native to Africa and Asia and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Raie large
The Broad Skate (Amblyraja badia) is a species in the genus Amblyraja. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is recognized for its ecological significance within its native range.
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