Peruvian Ichthyomyine vs undulate ray

Neusticomys peruviensis compared with Raja undulata

Key Differences

• Peruvian Ichthyomyine is Least Concern while undulate ray is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Peruvian Ichthyomyine	undulate 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	Raja
Species	Neusticomys peruviensis	Raja undulata

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Peruvian Ichthyomyine

LC — Least Concern

undulate ray

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Peruvian Ichthyomyine	undulate 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.

undulate ray

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Belgium. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.