Aosuji tobiei vs Smalltooth stingray

Aetomylaeus nichofii compared with Hypanus rudis

Key Differences

• Aosuji tobiei is Vulnerable while Smalltooth stingray is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Aosuji tobiei	Smalltooth stingray
Kingdom same	Animalia (動物)	Animalia (動物)
Phylum same	Chordata (脊索動物)	Chordata (脊索動物)
Class same	Elasmobranchii	Elasmobranchii
Order same	Myliobatiformes (トビエイ目)	Myliobatiformes (トビエイ目)
Family	Myliobatidae	Dasyatidae
Genus	Aetomylaeus	Hypanus
Species	Aetomylaeus nichofii	Hypanus rudis

Evolutionary Relationship

Aosuji tobiei and Smalltooth stingray share a common ancestor at the Order level: Myliobatiformes. (トビエイ目)

Conservation Status

Aosuji tobiei

VU — Vulnerable

Smalltooth stingray

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Aosuji tobiei	Smalltooth stingray
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Aosuji tobiei

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.

Smalltooth stingray

Aosuji tobiei

The Banded eagle ray (Aetomylaeus nichofii) is a species in the genus Aetomylaeus. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.