Golden Thomasomys vs Smallthorn skate

Thomasomys aureus compared with Bathyraja minispinosa

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Golden Thomasomys	Smallthorn skate
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Elasmobranchii
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Rajiformes (Rajiformes)
Family	Cricetidae	Arhynchobatidae
Genus	Thomasomys	Bathyraja
Species	Thomasomys aureus	Bathyraja minispinosa

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Golden Thomasomys

LC — Least Concern

Smallthorn skate

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Golden Thomasomys	Smallthorn skate
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.

Smallthorn skate