Diamond stingray vs Montane Colilargo

Hypanus dipterurus compared with Microryzomys minutus

Key Differences

• Diamond stingray is Vulnerable while Montane Colilargo is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Diamond stingray	Montane Colilargo
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Elasmobranchii	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Myliobatiformes (Myliobatiformes)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Dasyatidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Hypanus	Microryzomys
Species	Hypanus dipterurus	Microryzomys minutus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Diamond stingray

VU — Vulnerable

Montane Colilargo

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Diamond stingray	Montane Colilargo
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.

Montane Colilargo

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.