Hammond's Oryzomys vs Ray

Mindomys hammondi compared with Atlantoraja castelnaui

Key Differences

• Hammond's Oryzomys is Endangered while Ray is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Hammond's Oryzomys	Ray
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	Mindomys	Atlantoraja
Species	Mindomys hammondi	Atlantoraja castelnaui

Evolutionary Relationship

Hammond's Oryzomys and Ray share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Hammond's Oryzomys

EN — Endangered

Ray

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Hammond's Oryzomys	Ray
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Hammond's Oryzomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ecuador. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Ray