Patagonian Weasel vs Spinose skate

Lyncodon patagonicus compared with Breviraja spinosa

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Patagonian Weasel	Spinose 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)	Rajidae
Genus	Lyncodon	Breviraja
Species	Lyncodon patagonicus	Breviraja spinosa

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Patagonian Weasel

LC — Least Concern

Spinose skate

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Patagonian Weasel

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Spinose skate