Speckled ray vs Curva

Raja polystigma compared with Raja undulata

Key Differences

• Speckled ray is Least Concern while Curva is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Speckled ray	Curva
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 polystigma	Raja undulata

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Speckled ray

LC — Least Concern

Curva

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Speckled ray

Curva

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Belgium. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.