Golden Thomasomys vs Rough ray

Thomasomys aureus compared with Raja radula

Key Differences

• Golden Thomasomys is Least Concern while Rough ray is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Golden Thomasomys	Rough 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 radula

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Golden Thomasomys

LC — Least Concern

Rough ray

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Golden Thomasomys	Rough 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.

Rough ray