Popayán Thomasomys vs Starrynose stingray

Thomasomys popayanus compared with Pastinachus stellurostris

Key Differences

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

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Popayán Thomasomys	Starrynose 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	Pastinachus
Species	Thomasomys popayanus	Pastinachus stellurostris

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Popayán Thomasomys

DD — Data Deficient

Starrynose stingray

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Popayán Thomasomys	Starrynose 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.

Starrynose stingray