Raie large vs Shellplant
Amblyraja badia compared with Alpinia zerumbet
Key Differences
- Raie large is Least Concern while Shellplant is Data Deficient.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Raie large | Shellplant |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (animal) | Plantae (plante) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Elasmobranchii | Liliopsida (Monocots) |
| Order | Rajiformes (Rajiformes) | Zingiberales (Zingiberales) |
| Family | Rajidae | Zingiberaceae |
| Genus | Amblyraja | Alpinia |
| Species | Amblyraja badia | Alpinia zerumbet |
Conservation Status
Raie large
LC — Least ConcernShellplant
DD — Data DeficientPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Raie large | Shellplant |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Raie large
Shellplant
Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, deserts and xeric shrublands, and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, among 7 distinct biome types. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Widely distributed across Africa (4 countries), Asia (Taiwan), Europe (Portugal, Spain), North America (Cuba, Nicaragua, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (5 countries), and South America (Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador).
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.
Shellplant
No description available.
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