Guiana Dolphin vs Rough ray

Sotalia guianensis compared with Raja radula

Key Differences

• Guiana Dolphin is Data Deficient while Rough ray is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Guiana Dolphin	Rough ray
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Elasmobranchii
Order	Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)	Rajiformes (Rajiformes)
Family	Delphinidae (Oceanic Dolphins)	Rajidae
Genus	Sotalia	Raja
Species	Sotalia guianensis	Raja radula

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Guiana Dolphin

DD — Data Deficient

Rough ray

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Guiana Dolphin	Rough ray
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Guiana Dolphin

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia and Venezuela.

Rough ray