Golden Thomasomys vs Speckled ray

Thomasomys aureus compared with Raja polystigma

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Golden Thomasomys	Speckled 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 polystigma

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Golden Thomasomys

LC — Least Concern

Speckled ray

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Golden Thomasomys	Speckled 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.

Speckled ray