Dwarf whip ray vs Hudson s Thomaomys

Brevitrygon walga compared with Thomasomys hudsoni

Key Differences

• Dwarf whip ray is Near Threatened while Hudson s Thomaomys is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dwarf whip ray	Hudson s Thomaomys
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Elasmobranchii	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Myliobatiformes (Myliobatiformes)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Dasyatidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Brevitrygon	Thomasomys
Species	Brevitrygon walga	Thomasomys hudsoni

Evolutionary Relationship

Dwarf whip ray and Hudson s Thomaomys share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Dwarf whip ray

NT — Near Threatened

Hudson s Thomaomys

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dwarf whip ray	Hudson s Thomaomys
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Dwarf whip ray

Hudson s Thomaomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

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