Madeira ray vs spotted ray

Raja maderensis compared with Raja montagui

Key Differences

• Madeira ray is Vulnerable while spotted ray is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Madeira ray	spotted ray
Kingdom same	Animalia (hewan)	Animalia (hewan)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Elasmobranchii	Elasmobranchii
Order same	Rajiformes (Rajiformes)	Rajiformes (Rajiformes)
Family same	Rajidae	Rajidae
Genus same	Raja	Raja
Species	Raja maderensis	Raja montagui

Evolutionary Relationship

Madeira ray and spotted ray share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Raja.

Conservation Status

Madeira ray

VU — Vulnerable

spotted ray

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Madeira ray	spotted ray
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Madeira ray

spotted ray

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.