Speckled ray vs spotted ray

Raja polystigma compared with Raja montagui

Key Differences

• Speckled ray is Least Concern while spotted ray is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Speckled ray	spotted ray
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	Rajiformes (ガンギエイ目)	Rajiformes (ガンギエイ目)
Family same	Rajidae	Rajidae
Genus same	Raja	Raja
Species	Raja polystigma	Raja montagui

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Speckled ray

LC — Least Concern

spotted ray

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Speckled ray

spotted ray

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.