Diamond stingray vs Kodkod

Hypanus dipterurus compared with Leopardus guigna

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Diamond stingray	Kodkod
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Elasmobranchii	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Myliobatiformes (Myliobatiformes)	Carnivora (Carnivorans)
Family	Dasyatidae	Felidae (Cats)
Genus	Hypanus	Leopardus
Species	Hypanus dipterurus	Leopardus guigna

Evolutionary Relationship

Diamond stingray and Kodkod share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Diamond stingray

VU — Vulnerable

Kodkod

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Diamond stingray	Kodkod
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Diamond stingray

Habitat

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

Range

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

Kodkod

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.