Raie large vs Ray

Amblyraja badia compared with Amblyraja frerichsi

Key Differences

• Raie large is Least Concern while Ray is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Raie large	Ray
Kingdom same	Animalia (animal)	Animalia (animal)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Elasmobranchii	Elasmobranchii
Order same	Rajiformes (Rajiformes)	Rajiformes (Rajiformes)
Family same	Rajidae	Rajidae
Genus same	Amblyraja	Amblyraja
Species	Amblyraja badia	Amblyraja frerichsi

Evolutionary Relationship

Raie large and Ray share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Amblyraja.

Conservation Status

Raie large

LC — Least Concern

Ray

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Raie large

Ray

Habitat

Native to South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Chile. 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.