Popayán Thomasomys vs Smalltooth stingray

Thomasomys popayanus compared with Hypanus rudis

Key Differences

• Popayán Thomasomys is Data Deficient while Smalltooth stingray is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Popayán Thomasomys	Smalltooth stingray
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Elasmobranchii
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Myliobatiformes (Myliobatiformes)
Family	Cricetidae	Dasyatidae
Genus	Thomasomys	Hypanus
Species	Thomasomys popayanus	Hypanus rudis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Popayán Thomasomys

DD — Data Deficient

Smalltooth stingray

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Popayán Thomasomys	Smalltooth stingray
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.

Smalltooth stingray