Mérida Aepeomys vs shortnose spurdog

Aepeomys lugens compared with Squalus megalops

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Mérida Aepeomys	shortnose spurdog
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Elasmobranchii
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Squaliformes (Squaliformes)
Family	Cricetidae	Squalidae
Genus	Aepeomys	Squalus
Species	Aepeomys lugens	Squalus megalops

Evolutionary Relationship

Mérida Aepeomys and shortnose spurdog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Mérida Aepeomys

LC — Least Concern

shortnose spurdog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Mérida Aepeomys	shortnose spurdog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Mérida Aepeomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia and Venezuela.

shortnose spurdog