Dusky Akodont vs Speckled ray

Akodon dayi compared with Raja polystigma

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dusky Akodont	Speckled ray
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Elasmobranchii
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Rajiformes (Rajiformes)
Family	Cricetidae	Rajidae
Genus	Akodon	Raja
Species	Akodon dayi	Raja polystigma

Evolutionary Relationship

Dusky Akodont and Speckled ray share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Dusky Akodont

LC — Least Concern

Speckled ray

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dusky Akodont	Speckled ray
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Dusky Akodont

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Speckled ray