Golden Thomasomys vs painted ray

Thomasomys aureus compared with Raja microocellata

Key Differences

• Golden Thomasomys is Least Concern while painted ray is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Golden Thomasomys	painted ray
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Elasmobranchii
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Rajiformes (Rajiformes)
Family	Cricetidae	Rajidae
Genus	Thomasomys	Raja
Species	Thomasomys aureus	Raja microocellata

Evolutionary Relationship

Golden Thomasomys and painted ray share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Golden Thomasomys

LC — Least Concern

painted ray

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Golden Thomasomys	painted ray
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Golden Thomasomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.

painted ray

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Belgium and Denmark. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.