Popayán Thomasomys vs Spotted Ray

Thomasomys popayanus compared with Bathyraja albomaculata

Key Differences

• Popayán Thomasomys is Data Deficient while Spotted Ray is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Popayán Thomasomys	Spotted Ray
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	Thomasomys	Bathyraja
Species	Thomasomys popayanus	Bathyraja albomaculata

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Popayán Thomasomys

DD — Data Deficient

Spotted Ray

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Popayán Thomasomys	Spotted 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.

Spotted Ray

Habitat

Native to South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

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