Madeira ray vs Speckled ray

Raja maderensis compared with Raja polystigma

Key Differences

• Madeira ray is Vulnerable while Speckled ray is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Madeira ray	Speckled ray
Kingdom same	Animalia (동물)	Animalia (동물)
Phylum same	Chordata (척삭동물)	Chordata (척삭동물)
Class same	Elasmobranchii	Elasmobranchii
Order same	Rajiformes (홍어목)	Rajiformes (홍어목)
Family same	Rajidae	Rajidae
Genus same	Raja	Raja
Species	Raja maderensis	Raja polystigma

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Madeira ray

VU — Vulnerable

Speckled ray

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

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