Popayán Thomasomys vs Weng’s skate

Thomasomys popayanus compared with Dipturus wengi

Key Differences

• Popayán Thomasomys is Data Deficient while Weng’s skate is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Popayán Thomasomys	Weng’s skate
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	Dipturus
Species	Thomasomys popayanus	Dipturus wengi

Evolutionary Relationship

Popayán Thomasomys and Weng’s skate share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Popayán Thomasomys

DD — Data Deficient

Weng’s skate

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Popayán Thomasomys	Weng’s skate
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.

Weng’s skate