Andean Akodont vs Prickled ray

Abrothrix andinus compared with Malacoraja spinacidermis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Andean Akodont Prickled ray
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordates) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Elasmobranchii
Order Rodentia (Rodents) Rajiformes (Rajiformes)
Family Cricetidae Rajidae
Genus Abrothrix Malacoraja
Species Abrothrix andinus Malacoraja spinacidermis

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Akodont and Prickled ray share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Andean Akodont

LC — Least Concern

Prickled ray

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Andean Akodont Prickled ray
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Andean Akodont

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Prickled ray

Andean Akodont

The Andean Akodont (Abrothrix andinus) is a species in the genus Abrothrix. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Prickled ray

No description available.

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