Butterfly ray vs California butterfly ray

Gymnura altavela compared with Gymnura marmorata

Key Differences

• Butterfly ray is Endangered while California butterfly ray is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Butterfly ray	California 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 altavela	Gymnura marmorata

Evolutionary Relationship

Butterfly ray and California butterfly ray share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Gymnura.

Conservation Status

Butterfly ray

EN — Endangered

California butterfly ray

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Butterfly ray	California butterfly ray
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Butterfly ray

Habitat

Native to South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

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

California butterfly ray

Butterfly ray

The Butterfly ray (Gymnura altavela) is a species in the genus Gymnura. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Native to South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

California butterfly ray

The California butterfly ray (Gymnura marmorata) is a species in the genus Gymnura. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.