Starry ray vs Thornback ray
Both belong to the genus Raja, so they are close relatives.
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What is the difference between a starry 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
| Starry ray | Thornback ray | |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific name | Raja asterias | Raja clavata |
| Family | Rajidae | Rajidae |
| Order | Rajiformes | Rajiformes |
| Weight | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Length | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Lifespan | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Main food | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Habitat | Not recorded | marine |
| Conservation status | Not recorded | Near Threatened |
| Countries recorded | Not recorded | Not recorded |
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