Heptner s Pygmy Jerboa vs undulate ray

Salpingotus heptneri compared with Raja undulata

Key Differences

• Heptner s Pygmy Jerboa is Data Deficient while undulate ray is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Heptner s Pygmy Jerboa	undulate ray
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Elasmobranchii
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Rajiformes (Rajiformes)
Family	Dipodidae	Rajidae
Genus	Salpingotus	Raja
Species	Salpingotus heptneri	Raja undulata

Evolutionary Relationship

Heptner s Pygmy Jerboa and undulate ray share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Heptner s Pygmy Jerboa

DD — Data Deficient

undulate ray

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Heptner s Pygmy Jerboa	undulate ray
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Heptner s Pygmy Jerboa

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

undulate ray

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

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