Australian shovelnose ray vs Pampas fox

Aptychotrema rostrata compared with Lycalopex gymnocercus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Australian shovelnose ray	Pampas fox
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Elasmobranchii	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Rhinopristiformes (Rhinopristiformes)	Carnivora (Carnivorans)
Family	Rhinobatidae	Canidae (Dogs & Wolves)
Genus	Aptychotrema	Lycalopex
Species	Aptychotrema rostrata	Lycalopex gymnocercus

Evolutionary Relationship

Australian shovelnose ray and Pampas fox share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Australian shovelnose ray

LC — Least Concern

Pampas fox

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Australian shovelnose ray	Pampas fox
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Australian shovelnose ray

Pampas fox

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Australian shovelnose ray

The Australian shovelnose ray (Aptychotrema rostrata) is a species in the genus Aptychotrema. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Aptychotrema rostrata contributes to the biodiversity of its native ecosystems.