Dwarf round ray vs Guianan Neacomys

Urotrygon nana compared with Neacomys guianae

Key Differences

• Dwarf round ray is Near Threatened while Guianan Neacomys is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dwarf round ray	Guianan Neacomys
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Elasmobranchii	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Myliobatiformes (Myliobatiformes)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Urotrygonidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Urotrygon	Neacomys
Species	Urotrygon nana	Neacomys guianae

Evolutionary Relationship

Dwarf round ray and Guianan Neacomys share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Dwarf round ray

NT — Near Threatened

Guianan Neacomys

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dwarf round ray	Guianan Neacomys
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Dwarf round ray

Guianan Neacomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Venezuela.