Kemp's spiny mouse vs Rough ray

Acomys kempi compared with Raja radula

Key Differences

• Kemp's spiny mouse is Least Concern while Rough ray is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Kemp's spiny mouse	Rough 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	Acomys	Raja
Species	Acomys kempi	Raja radula

Evolutionary Relationship

Kemp's spiny mouse and Rough ray share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Kemp's spiny mouse

LC — Least Concern

Rough ray

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Kemp's spiny mouse	Rough ray
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Kemp's spiny mouse

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Rough ray