Ornate Akodont vs undulate ray

Abrothrix jelskii compared with Raja undulata

Key Differences

• Ornate Akodont is Least Concern while undulate ray is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Ornate Akodont	undulate 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	Abrothrix	Raja
Species	Abrothrix jelskii	Raja undulata

Evolutionary Relationship

Ornate Akodont and undulate ray share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Ornate Akodont

LC — Least Concern

undulate ray

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Ornate Akodont	undulate ray
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Ornate Akodont

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

undulate ray

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

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