Java stingaree vs Hirata-ei

Urolophus javanicus compared with Urolophus aurantiacus

Key Differences

• Java stingaree is Critically Endangered while Hirata-ei is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Java stingaree	Hirata-ei
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 same	Urolophidae	Urolophidae
Genus same	Urolophus	Urolophus
Species	Urolophus javanicus	Urolophus aurantiacus

Evolutionary Relationship

Java stingaree and Hirata-ei share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Urolophus.

Conservation Status

Java stingaree

CR — Critically Endangered

Hirata-ei

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Java stingaree	Hirata-ei
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Java stingaree

Hirata-ei

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.