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Painted ray vs Thornback ray

Both belong to the genus Raja, so they are close relatives.

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Painted ray
Thornback ray (Raja clavata)
Thornback ray NTNear Threatened
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What is the difference between a painted ray and a thornback ray?

Each point below is worked out from a pair of recorded values.

  • Both belong to the genus Raja, so they are close relatives.

Side by side

Painted rayThornback ray
Scientific nameRaja undulataRaja clavata
FamilyRajidaeRajidae
OrderRajiformesRajiformes
WeightNot recordedNot recorded
LengthNot recordedNot recorded
LifespanNot recordedNot recorded
Main foodNot recordedNot recorded
HabitatNot recordedmarine
Conservation statusNot recordedNear Threatened
Countries recordedNot recordedNot recorded

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