Australian butterfly ray vs Japanese butterfly ray

Gymnura australis compared with Gymnura japonica

Key Differences

• Australian butterfly ray is Least Concern while Japanese butterfly ray is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Australian butterfly ray	Japanese butterfly ray
Kingdom same	Animalia (สัตว์)	Animalia (สัตว์)
Phylum same	Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)	Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)
Class same	Elasmobranchii	Elasmobranchii
Order same	Myliobatiformes (อันดับปลากระเบน)	Myliobatiformes (อันดับปลากระเบน)
Family same	Gymnuridae	Gymnuridae
Genus same	Gymnura	Gymnura
Species	Gymnura australis	Gymnura japonica

Evolutionary Relationship

Australian butterfly ray and Japanese butterfly ray share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Gymnura.

Conservation Status

Australian butterfly ray

LC — Least Concern

Japanese butterfly ray

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Australian butterfly ray	Japanese butterfly ray
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Australian butterfly ray

Japanese butterfly ray

Habitat

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

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

Australian butterfly ray

The Australian butterfly ray (Gymnura australis) is a species in the genus Gymnura. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Gymnura australis contributes to the biodiversity of its native ecosystems.