Mérida Aepeomys vs Speckled ray

Aepeomys lugens compared with Raja polystigma

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Mérida Aepeomys	Speckled ray
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Elasmobranchii
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Rajiformes (Rajiformes)
Family	Cricetidae	Rajidae
Genus	Aepeomys	Raja
Species	Aepeomys lugens	Raja polystigma

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Mérida Aepeomys

LC — Least Concern

Speckled ray

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Mérida Aepeomys	Speckled ray
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.

Speckled ray