Magellan common ray vs Perija Small-eared Shrew

Bathyraja magellanica compared with Cryptotis perijensis

Key Differences

• Magellan common ray is Least Concern while Perija Small-eared Shrew is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Magellan common ray	Perija Small-eared Shrew
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Elasmobranchii	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Rajiformes (Rajiformes)	Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)
Family	Arhynchobatidae	Soricidae
Genus	Bathyraja	Cryptotis
Species	Bathyraja magellanica	Cryptotis perijensis

Evolutionary Relationship

Magellan common ray and Perija Small-eared Shrew share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Magellan common ray

LC — Least Concern

Perija Small-eared Shrew

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Magellan common ray	Perija Small-eared Shrew
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.

Perija Small-eared Shrew

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Colombia.