Amazonian Oryzomys vs Lesser devilray

Hylaeamys yunganus compared with Mobula kuhlii

Key Differences

  • Amazonian Oryzomys is Least Concern while Lesser devilray is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Amazonian Oryzomys Lesser devilray
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordates) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Elasmobranchii
Order Rodentia (Rodents) Myliobatiformes (Myliobatiformes)
Family Cricetidae Myliobatidae
Genus Hylaeamys Mobula
Species Hylaeamys yunganus Mobula kuhlii

Evolutionary Relationship

Amazonian Oryzomys and Lesser devilray share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Amazonian Oryzomys

LC — Least Concern

Lesser devilray

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Amazonian Oryzomys Lesser devilray
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Amazonian Oryzomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.

Lesser devilray

Amazonian Oryzomys

The Amazonian Oryzomys (Hylaeamys yunganus) is a species in the genus Hylaeamys. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Lesser devilray

No description available.

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