Narrow-footed Neacomys vs Painted electric ray

Neacomys tenuipes compared with Diplobatis pictus

Key Differences

• Narrow-footed Neacomys is Least Concern while Painted electric ray is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Narrow-footed Neacomys	Painted electric ray
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Elasmobranchii
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Torpediniformes (electric ray)
Family	Cricetidae	Narcinidae
Genus	Neacomys	Diplobatis
Species	Neacomys tenuipes	Diplobatis pictus

Evolutionary Relationship

Narrow-footed Neacomys and Painted electric ray share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Narrow-footed Neacomys

LC — Least Concern

Painted electric ray

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Narrow-footed Neacomys	Painted electric ray
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Narrow-footed Neacomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.

Painted electric ray

Habitat

Native to South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Venezuela. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

🇻🇪 Venezuela