Chilean eagle ray vs Shortnose eagle ray

Myliobatis chilensis compared with Myliobatis ridens

Key Differences

• Chilean eagle ray is Vulnerable while Shortnose eagle ray is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Chilean eagle ray	Shortnose eagle 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	Myliobatidae	Myliobatidae
Genus same	Myliobatis	Myliobatis
Species	Myliobatis chilensis	Myliobatis ridens

Evolutionary Relationship

Chilean eagle ray and Shortnose eagle ray share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Myliobatis.

Conservation Status

Chilean eagle ray

VU — Vulnerable

Shortnose eagle ray

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Chilean eagle ray	Shortnose eagle ray
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Chilean eagle ray

Habitat

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

Range

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

Shortnose eagle ray

Chilean eagle ray

The Chilean eagle ray (Myliobatis chilensis) is a species in the genus Myliobatis. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Native to South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.