Peruvian Ichthyomyine vs Prickled ray

Neusticomys peruviensis compared with Malacoraja spinacidermis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Peruvian Ichthyomyine	Prickled 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	Neusticomys	Malacoraja
Species	Neusticomys peruviensis	Malacoraja spinacidermis

Evolutionary Relationship

Peruvian Ichthyomyine and Prickled ray share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Peruvian Ichthyomyine

LC — Least Concern

Prickled ray

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Peruvian Ichthyomyine	Prickled ray
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Peruvian Ichthyomyine

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ecuador.

Prickled ray