Golden Thomasomys vs Velcro Skate

Thomasomys aureus compared with Notoraja alisae

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Golden Thomasomys	Velcro 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	Notoraja
Species	Thomasomys aureus	Notoraja alisae

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Golden Thomasomys

LC — Least Concern

Velcro Skate

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Golden Thomasomys	Velcro 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.

Velcro Skate