Finspot ray vs Hammond's Oryzomys

Raja cervigoni compared with Mindomys hammondi

Key Differences

• Finspot ray is Data Deficient while Hammond's Oryzomys is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Finspot ray	Hammond's Oryzomys
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Elasmobranchii	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Rajiformes (Rajiformes)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Rajidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Raja	Mindomys
Species	Raja cervigoni	Mindomys hammondi

Evolutionary Relationship

Finspot ray and Hammond's Oryzomys share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Finspot ray

DD — Data Deficient

Hammond's Oryzomys

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Finspot ray	Hammond's Oryzomys
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Finspot ray

Habitat

Native to South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Venezuela.

Hammond's Oryzomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

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