Dark blind ray vs Taiwanese blind electric ray

Benthobatis moresbyi compared with Benthobatis yangi

Key Differences

• Dark blind ray is Least Concern while Taiwanese blind electric ray is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dark blind ray	Taiwanese blind electric ray
Kingdom same	Animalia (animal)	Animalia (animal)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Elasmobranchii	Elasmobranchii
Order same	Torpediniformes (electric ray)	Torpediniformes (electric ray)
Family same	Narcinidae	Narcinidae
Genus same	Benthobatis	Benthobatis
Species	Benthobatis moresbyi	Benthobatis yangi

Evolutionary Relationship

Dark blind ray and Taiwanese blind electric ray share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Benthobatis.

Conservation Status

Dark blind ray

LC — Least Concern

Taiwanese blind electric ray

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dark blind ray	Taiwanese blind electric ray
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Dark blind ray

Taiwanese blind electric ray

Habitat

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

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