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Madeira ray

Raja maderensis

Vulnerable

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordates)
Class
Elasmobranchii
Order
Rajiformes (Rajiformes)
Family
Rajidae
Genus
Raja
Species
Raja maderensis (Madeira ray)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Raya de Madeira
French Raie bouclée
German Madeira-Rochen
Portuguese Arraia
Russian Лисица морская (=скат колючий)

Similar Species in Raja

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Atlantic starry skate
Raja asterias
Near Threatened
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Biscuit skate
Raja straeleni
Near Threatened
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blonde ray
Raja brachyura
Not Evaluated
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Brown ray
Raja miraletus
Least Concern
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Cape Verde skate
Raja herwigi
Data Deficient
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Finspot ray
Raja cervigoni
Data Deficient
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painted ray
Raja microocellata
Near Threatened
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Pita skate
Raja pita
Data Deficient
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Madeira ray?
The scientific name of Madeira ray is Raja maderensis. It belongs to the genus Raja.
What is the conservation status of Madeira ray?
Madeira ray (Raja maderensis) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Madeira ray belong to?
Madeira ray (Raja maderensis) belongs to the genus Raja, which is part of the taxonomic family Rajidae.
Is Madeira ray endangered?
Yes, Madeira ray (Raja maderensis) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Madeira ray belong to?
Madeira ray (Raja maderensis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Madeira ray?
The closest relatives of Madeira ray in the genus Raja include Atlantic starry skate, Biscuit skate, blonde ray, Brown ray, Cape Verde skate.

Genus Raja — 14 Species

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Atlantic starry skate
Raja asterias
NT 🐾
Biscuit skate
Raja straeleni
NT 🐾
blonde ray
Raja brachyura
NE 🐾
Brown ray
Raja miraletus
LC 🐾
Cape Verde skate
Raja herwigi
DD 🐾
Finspot ray
Raja cervigoni
DD
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Madeira ray
Raja maderensis
VU
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painted ray
Raja microocellata
NT 🐾
Pita skate
Raja pita
DD 🐾
roker
Raja clavata
NT 🐾
Rough ray
Raja radula
EN 🐾
Speckled ray
Raja polystigma
LC 🐾
spotted ray
Raja montagui
NE 🐾
undulate ray
Raja undulata
EN
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