Lesser guitarfish vs Peruvian Ichthyomyine

Zapteryx brevirostris compared with Neusticomys peruviensis

Key Differences

• Lesser guitarfish is Endangered while Peruvian Ichthyomyine is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser guitarfish	Peruvian Ichthyomyine
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Elasmobranchii	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Rhinopristiformes (Rhinopristiformes)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Rhinobatidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Zapteryx	Neusticomys
Species	Zapteryx brevirostris	Neusticomys peruviensis

Evolutionary Relationship

Lesser guitarfish and Peruvian Ichthyomyine share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Lesser guitarfish

EN — Endangered

Peruvian Ichthyomyine

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser guitarfish	Peruvian Ichthyomyine
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Lesser guitarfish

Peruvian Ichthyomyine

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ecuador.