Chilean round stingray vs Fernandina Nesoryzomys

Urobatis marmoratus compared with Nesoryzomys fernandinae

Key Differences

• Chilean round stingray is Data Deficient while Fernandina Nesoryzomys is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Chilean round stingray	Fernandina Nesoryzomys
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Elasmobranchii	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Myliobatiformes (Myliobatiformes)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Urotrygonidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Urobatis	Nesoryzomys
Species	Urobatis marmoratus	Nesoryzomys fernandinae

Evolutionary Relationship

Chilean round stingray and Fernandina Nesoryzomys share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Chilean round stingray

DD — Data Deficient

Fernandina Nesoryzomys

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Chilean round stingray	Fernandina Nesoryzomys
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Chilean round stingray

Habitat

Native to South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Chile.

Fernandina Nesoryzomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ecuador. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Chilean round stingray

The Chilean round stingray (Urobatis marmoratus) is a species in the genus Urobatis. It is currently classified as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List. Native to South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.