Magellan common ray vs Ornate Cuscus

Bathyraja magellanica compared with Phalanger ornatus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Magellan common ray	Ornate Cuscus
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Elasmobranchii	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Rajiformes (Rajiformes)	Diprotodontia (Marsupials)
Family	Arhynchobatidae	Phalangeridae
Genus	Bathyraja	Phalanger
Species	Bathyraja magellanica	Phalanger ornatus

Evolutionary Relationship

Magellan common ray and Ornate Cuscus share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Magellan common ray

LC — Least Concern

Ornate Cuscus

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Magellan common ray	Ornate Cuscus
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Magellan common ray

Habitat

Native to South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Chile.

Ornate Cuscus

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.