Peruvian Ichthyomyine vs Smallthorn skate

Neusticomys peruviensis compared with Bathyraja minispinosa

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Peruvian Ichthyomyine	Smallthorn skate
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Elasmobranchii
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Rajiformes (Rajiformes)
Family	Cricetidae	Arhynchobatidae
Genus	Neusticomys	Bathyraja
Species	Neusticomys peruviensis	Bathyraja minispinosa

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Peruvian Ichthyomyine

LC — Least Concern

Smallthorn skate

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Peruvian Ichthyomyine	Smallthorn skate
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.

Smallthorn skate