Dwarf round ray vs Paracou Neacomys

Urotrygon nana compared with Neacomys paracou

Key Differences

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

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dwarf round ray	Paracou 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 paracou

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Dwarf round ray

NT — Near Threatened

Paracou Neacomys

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Dwarf round ray

Paracou Neacomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Venezuela.