Prickled ray vs Tilki

Malacoraja spinacidermis compared with Vulpes vulpes

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Prickled ray	Tilki
Kingdom same	Animalia (hayvan)	Animalia (hayvan)
Phylum same	Chordata (Kordalılar)	Chordata (Kordalılar)
Class	Elasmobranchii	Mammalia (memeliler)
Order	Rajiformes (Rajiformes)	Carnivora (etçiller)
Family	Rajidae	Canidae (Dogs & Wolves)
Genus	Malacoraja	Vulpes (Foxes)
Species	Malacoraja spinacidermis	Vulpes vulpes

Evolutionary Relationship

Prickled ray and Tilki share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Kordalılar)

Conservation Status

Prickled ray

LC — Least Concern

Tilki

LC — Least Concern

Trend: Stable →

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Prickled ray	Tilki
Diet	—	Omnivore
Average Lifespan	—	5 years
Average Length	—	70 cm
Average Weight	—	6.0 kg

Habitat & Geographic Range

Prickled ray

Tilki

Habitat

Typically found in a wide range of habitat types.

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Cyprus, Israel), Europe (8 countries), North America (United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Argentina).

Tilki

The most widespread wild carnivore on Earth, red foxes have colonized habitats from Arctic tundra to urban environments across the Northern Hemisphere and introduced ranges in Australia. Recognized by their russet coat, white belly, and bushy tail. Highly adaptable omnivores, red foxes eat everything from rabbits and voles to fruit and human refuse. They communicate with over 40 distinct vocalizations.