Maiden ray vs Pearson s Pericote

Amblyraja radiata compared with Andalgalomys pearsoni

Key Differences

• Maiden ray is Endangered while Pearson s Pericote is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Maiden ray	Pearson s Pericote
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Elasmobranchii	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Rajiformes (Rajiformes)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Rajidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Amblyraja	Andalgalomys
Species	Amblyraja radiata	Andalgalomys pearsoni

Evolutionary Relationship

Maiden ray and Pearson s Pericote share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Maiden ray

EN — Endangered

Pearson s Pericote

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Maiden ray	Pearson s Pericote
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Maiden ray

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Pearson s Pericote

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.