Finspot ray vs Arrai

Raja cervigoni compared with Raja microocellata

Key Differences

• Finspot ray is Data Deficient while Arrai is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Finspot ray	Arrai
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 microocellata

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Finspot ray

DD — Data Deficient

Arrai

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Finspot ray	Arrai
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.

Arrai

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Belgium and Denmark. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.