Magellan common ray vs Patagonian Weasel

Bathyraja magellanica compared with Lyncodon patagonicus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Magellan common ray	Patagonian Weasel
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Elasmobranchii	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Rajiformes (Rajiformes)	Carnivora (Carnivorans)
Family	Arhynchobatidae	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)
Genus	Bathyraja	Lyncodon
Species	Bathyraja magellanica	Lyncodon patagonicus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Magellan common ray

LC — Least Concern

Patagonian Weasel

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Magellan common ray	Patagonian Weasel
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.

Patagonian Weasel

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.