Lesser Chiruromys vs Speckled ray

Chiruromys vates compared with Raja polystigma

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser Chiruromys	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	Chiruromys	Raja
Species	Chiruromys vates	Raja polystigma

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Lesser Chiruromys

LC — Least Concern

Speckled ray

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser Chiruromys	Speckled ray
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Lesser Chiruromys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Speckled ray