Finspot ray vs Large Long-clawed Akodont

Raja cervigoni compared with Chelemys megalonyx

Key Differences

• Finspot ray is Data Deficient while Large Long-clawed Akodont is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Finspot ray	Large Long-clawed Akodont
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	Chelemys
Species	Raja cervigoni	Chelemys megalonyx

Evolutionary Relationship

Finspot ray and Large Long-clawed Akodont share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Finspot ray

DD — Data Deficient

Large Long-clawed Akodont

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Finspot ray	Large Long-clawed Akodont
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.

Large Long-clawed Akodont

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.