Arraia vs Speckled ray

Raja maderensis compared with Raja polystigma

Key Differences

• Arraia is Vulnerable while Speckled ray is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Arraia	Speckled ray
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 maderensis	Raja polystigma

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Arraia

VU — Vulnerable

Speckled ray

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

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