Madeira ray vs Pacific Spiny-rat

Raja maderensis compared with Proechimys decumanus

Key Differences

• Madeira ray is Vulnerable while Pacific Spiny-rat is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Madeira ray	Pacific Spiny-rat
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Elasmobranchii	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Rajiformes (Rajiformes)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Rajidae	Echimyidae
Genus	Raja	Proechimys
Species	Raja maderensis	Proechimys decumanus

Evolutionary Relationship

Madeira ray and Pacific Spiny-rat share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Madeira ray

VU — Vulnerable

Pacific Spiny-rat

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Madeira ray	Pacific Spiny-rat
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Madeira ray

Pacific Spiny-rat

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ecuador. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.