Finspot ray vs Lofty Pericote

Raja cervigoni compared with Auliscomys sublimis

Key Differences

• Finspot ray is Data Deficient while Lofty Pericote is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Finspot ray	Lofty Pericote
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	Auliscomys
Species	Raja cervigoni	Auliscomys sublimis

Evolutionary Relationship

Finspot ray and Lofty Pericote share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Finspot ray

DD — Data Deficient

Lofty Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Finspot ray	Lofty Pericote
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.

Lofty Pericote

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.