Raie large vs blaireau

Amblyraja badia compared with Meles meles

Key Differences

• Raie large is Least Concern while blaireau is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Raie large	blaireau
Kingdom same	Animalia (animal)	Animalia (animal)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Elasmobranchii	Mammalia (mammifères)
Order	Rajiformes (Rajiformes)	Carnivora (carnivores)
Family	Rajidae	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)
Genus	Amblyraja	Meles
Species	Amblyraja badia	Meles meles

Evolutionary Relationship

Raie large and blaireau share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Raie large

LC — Least Concern

blaireau

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Raie large	blaireau
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Raie large

blaireau

Habitat

Inhabits 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 Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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.

blaireau

Eurasian badger (Meles meles) is classified as Vulnerable (VU) on the IUCN Red List. Facing a high risk of endangerment in the wild, with declining populations and increasing habitat pressure.