Dwarf round ray vs Neblina Uacari

Urotrygon nana compared with Cacajao hosomi

Key Differences

• Dwarf round ray is Near Threatened while Neblina Uacari is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dwarf round ray	Neblina Uacari
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Elasmobranchii	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Myliobatiformes (Myliobatiformes)	Primates (Primates)
Family	Urotrygonidae	Pitheciidae
Genus	Urotrygon	Cacajao
Species	Urotrygon nana	Cacajao hosomi

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Dwarf round ray

NT — Near Threatened

Neblina Uacari

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dwarf round ray	Neblina Uacari
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Dwarf round ray

Neblina Uacari

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

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