Ray vs Raie épineuse

Amblyraja frerichsi compared with Amblyraja taaf

Key Differences

• Ray is Vulnerable while Raie épineuse is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Ray	Raie épineuse
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 frerichsi	Amblyraja taaf

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Ray

VU — Vulnerable

Raie épineuse

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

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 épineuse