Heath Pseudomys vs Speckled ray

Pseudomys shortridgei compared with Raja polystigma

Key Differences

• Heath Pseudomys is Near Threatened while Speckled ray is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Heath Pseudomys	Speckled ray
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Elasmobranchii
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Rajiformes (Rajiformes)
Family	Muridae (Mice & Rats)	Rajidae
Genus	Pseudomys	Raja
Species	Pseudomys shortridgei	Raja polystigma

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Heath Pseudomys

NT — Near Threatened

Speckled ray

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Heath Pseudomys	Speckled ray
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Heath Pseudomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Speckled ray