Daurian Ground Squirrel vs Speckled ray

Spermophilus dauricus compared with Raja polystigma

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Daurian Ground Squirrel	Speckled ray
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Elasmobranchii
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Rajiformes (Rajiformes)
Family	Sciuridae (Squirrels)	Rajidae
Genus	Spermophilus	Raja
Species	Spermophilus dauricus	Raja polystigma

Evolutionary Relationship

Daurian Ground Squirrel and Speckled ray share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Daurian Ground Squirrel

LC — Least Concern

Speckled ray

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Daurian Ground Squirrel	Speckled ray
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Daurian Ground Squirrel

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Speckled ray