Popayán Thomasomys vs Prickled ray

Thomasomys popayanus compared with Malacoraja spinacidermis

Key Differences

• Popayán Thomasomys is Data Deficient while Prickled ray is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Popayán Thomasomys	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	Thomasomys	Malacoraja
Species	Thomasomys popayanus	Malacoraja spinacidermis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Popayán Thomasomys

DD — Data Deficient

Prickled ray

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Popayán Thomasomys	Prickled ray
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Popayán Thomasomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Colombia.

Prickled ray