Dusky melanomys vs Prickled ray

Melanomys caliginosus compared with Malacoraja spinacidermis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dusky melanomys	Prickled 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	Melanomys	Malacoraja
Species	Melanomys caliginosus	Malacoraja spinacidermis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Dusky melanomys

LC — Least Concern

Prickled ray

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dusky melanomys	Prickled ray
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Dusky melanomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.

Prickled ray