Patagonian Weasel vs Rough ray

Lyncodon patagonicus compared with Raja radula

Key Differences

• Patagonian Weasel is Least Concern while Rough ray is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Patagonian Weasel	Rough ray
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Elasmobranchii
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Rajiformes (Rajiformes)
Family	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)	Rajidae
Genus	Lyncodon	Raja
Species	Lyncodon patagonicus	Raja radula

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Patagonian Weasel

LC — Least Concern

Rough ray

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Patagonian Weasel	Rough ray
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Patagonian Weasel

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Rough ray