Java stingaree vs Tatou

Urolophus javanicus compared with Cabassous centralis

Key Differences

• Java stingaree is Critically Endangered while Tatou is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Java stingaree	Tatou
Kingdom same	Animalia (animal)	Animalia (animal)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Elasmobranchii	Mammalia (mammifères)
Order	Myliobatiformes (Myliobatiformes)	Cingulata (tatou)
Family	Urolophidae	Dasypodidae
Genus	Urolophus	Cabassous
Species	Urolophus javanicus	Cabassous centralis

Evolutionary Relationship

Java stingaree and Tatou share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Java stingaree

CR — Critically Endangered

Tatou

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Java stingaree	Tatou
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Java stingaree

Tatou

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.