Brown ray vs Fat-tailed Jird

Raja miraletus compared with Pachyuromys duprasi

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Brown ray Fat-tailed Jird
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordates) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Elasmobranchii Mammalia (Mammals)
Order Rajiformes (Rajiformes) Rodentia (Rodents)
Family Rajidae Muridae (Mice & Rats)
Genus Raja Pachyuromys
Species Raja miraletus Pachyuromys duprasi

Evolutionary Relationship

Brown ray and Fat-tailed Jird share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Brown ray

LC — Least Concern

Fat-tailed Jird

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Brown ray Fat-tailed Jird
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Brown ray

Fat-tailed Jird

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Brown ray

The Brown Ray (Raja miraletus) is a species in the genus Raja. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. As a member of the Raja genus, this species contributes to biodiversity in its native range.

Fat-tailed Jird

No description available.

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