Patagonian Weasel vs Smallthorn skate

Lyncodon patagonicus compared with Bathyraja minispinosa

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Patagonian Weasel	Smallthorn skate
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)	Arhynchobatidae
Genus	Lyncodon	Bathyraja
Species	Lyncodon patagonicus	Bathyraja minispinosa

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Patagonian Weasel

LC — Least Concern

Smallthorn skate

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Patagonian Weasel	Smallthorn skate
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Patagonian Weasel

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Smallthorn skate