Raie large vs Lesser Capybara

Amblyraja badia compared with Hydrochoerus isthmius

Key Differences

• Raie large is Least Concern while Lesser Capybara is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Raie large	Lesser Capybara
Kingdom same	Animalia (animal)	Animalia (animal)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Elasmobranchii	Mammalia (mammifères)
Order	Rajiformes (Rajiformes)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Rajidae	Caviidae
Genus	Amblyraja	Hydrochoerus
Species	Amblyraja badia	Hydrochoerus isthmius

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Raie large

LC — Least Concern

Lesser Capybara

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Raie large	Lesser Capybara
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Raie large

Lesser Capybara

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia and Venezuela.

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.