Mérida Rhipidomys vs Rough ray

Rhipidomys venustus compared with Raja radula

Key Differences

• Mérida Rhipidomys is Least Concern while Rough ray is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Mérida Rhipidomys	Rough 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	Rhipidomys	Raja
Species	Rhipidomys venustus	Raja radula

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Mérida Rhipidomys

LC — Least Concern

Rough ray

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Mérida Rhipidomys	Rough ray
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Mérida Rhipidomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Venezuela.

Rough ray