Australian butterfly ray vs California butterfly ray

Gymnura australis compared with Gymnura marmorata

Key Differences

• Australian butterfly ray is Least Concern while California butterfly ray is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Australian butterfly ray	California butterfly ray
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (cordados)	Chordata (cordados)
Class same	Elasmobranchii	Elasmobranchii
Order same	Myliobatiformes (Myliobatiformes)	Myliobatiformes (Myliobatiformes)
Family same	Gymnuridae	Gymnuridae
Genus same	Gymnura	Gymnura
Species	Gymnura australis	Gymnura marmorata

Evolutionary Relationship

Australian butterfly ray and California butterfly ray share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Gymnura.

Conservation Status

Australian butterfly ray

LC — Least Concern

California butterfly ray

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Australian butterfly ray	California butterfly ray
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Australian butterfly ray

The Australian butterfly ray (Gymnura australis) is a species in the genus Gymnura. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Gymnura australis contributes to the biodiversity of its native ecosystems.

California butterfly ray

The California butterfly ray (Gymnura marmorata) is a species in the genus Gymnura. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.