Bat ray vs

Aetomylaeus maculatus compared with Orbilia comma

Key Differences

• Bat ray is Endangered while is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Bat ray
Kingdom	Animalia (animal)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class	Elasmobranchii	Orbiliomycetes (Orbiliomycetes)
Order	Myliobatiformes (Myliobatiformes)	Orbiliales (Orbiliales)
Family	Myliobatidae	Orbiliaceae
Genus	Aetomylaeus	Orbilia
Species	Aetomylaeus maculatus	Orbilia comma

Conservation Status

Bat ray

EN — Endangered

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Bat ray
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Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Bat ray

Habitat

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

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

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Bat ray

The Bat ray (Aetomylaeus maculatus) is a species in the genus Aetomylaeus. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Orbilia comma is a minute discomycete fungus producing tiny, translucent to pale yellowish cup-shaped fruiting bodies on decaying wood and plant debris in humid forest settings. It belongs to a genus of small, inconspicuous fungi that play a role in decomposing organic material on the forest floor. Near Threatened, its status reflects sensitivity to woodland management changes and habitat loss.