Finspot ray vs Speckled ray

Raja cervigoni compared with Raja polystigma

Key Differences

• Finspot ray is Data Deficient while Speckled ray is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Finspot ray	Speckled ray
Kingdom same	Animalia (животные)	Animalia (животные)
Phylum same	Chordata (хордовые)	Chordata (хордовые)
Class same	Elasmobranchii	Elasmobranchii
Order same	Rajiformes (скатообразные)	Rajiformes (скатообразные)
Family same	Rajidae	Rajidae
Genus same	Raja	Raja
Species	Raja cervigoni	Raja polystigma

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Finspot ray

DD — Data Deficient

Speckled ray

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Finspot ray	Speckled ray
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.

Speckled ray