Narrow-footed Neacomys vs Ray

Neacomys tenuipes compared with Dipturus trachyderma

Key Differences

• Narrow-footed Neacomys is Least Concern while Ray is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Narrow-footed Neacomys	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	Neacomys	Dipturus
Species	Neacomys tenuipes	Dipturus trachyderma

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Narrow-footed Neacomys

LC — Least Concern

Ray

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Narrow-footed Neacomys	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.

Ray

Habitat

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

Range

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