Popayán Thomasomys vs Speckled ray

Thomasomys popayanus compared with Raja polystigma

Key Differences

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

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Popayán Thomasomys	Speckled 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	Raja
Species	Thomasomys popayanus	Raja polystigma

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Popayán Thomasomys

DD — Data Deficient

Speckled ray

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Popayán Thomasomys	Speckled 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.

Speckled ray