Atherton antechinus vs Ray

Antechinus godmani compared with Atlantoraja castelnaui

Key Differences

  • Atherton antechinus is Least Concern while Ray is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Atherton antechinus Ray
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordates) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Elasmobranchii
Order Dasyuromorphia (Dasyuromorphia) Rajiformes (Rajiformes)
Family Dasyuridae Arhynchobatidae
Genus Antechinus Atlantoraja
Species Antechinus godmani Atlantoraja castelnaui

Evolutionary Relationship

Atherton antechinus and Ray share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Atherton antechinus

LC — Least Concern

Ray

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Atherton antechinus Ray
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Atherton antechinus

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Ray

Atherton antechinus

The Atherton antechinus (Antechinus godmani) is a species in the genus Antechinus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Ray

No description available.

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