Finspot ray vs Arraia

Raja cervigoni compared with Raja maderensis

Key Differences

• Finspot ray is Data Deficient while Arraia is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Finspot ray	Arraia
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (cordados)	Chordata (cordados)
Class same	Elasmobranchii	Elasmobranchii
Order same	Rajiformes (Rajiformes)	Rajiformes (Rajiformes)
Family same	Rajidae	Rajidae
Genus same	Raja	Raja
Species	Raja cervigoni	Raja maderensis

Evolutionary Relationship

Finspot ray and Arraia share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Raja.

Conservation Status

Finspot ray

DD — Data Deficient

Arraia

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Finspot ray	Arraia
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Finspot ray

Habitat

Native to South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Venezuela.

Arraia