Pampas fox vs undulate ray

Lycalopex gymnocercus compared with Raja undulata

Key Differences

• Pampas fox is Least Concern while undulate ray is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Pampas fox	undulate ray
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Elasmobranchii
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Rajiformes (Rajiformes)
Family	Canidae (Dogs & Wolves)	Rajidae
Genus	Lycalopex	Raja
Species	Lycalopex gymnocercus	Raja undulata

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Pampas fox

LC — Least Concern

undulate ray

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Pampas fox	undulate ray
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Pampas fox

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.