Popayán Thomasomys vs Yantai stingray

Thomasomys popayanus compared with Hemitrygon laevigata

Key Differences

• Popayán Thomasomys is Data Deficient while Yantai stingray is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Popayán Thomasomys	Yantai 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	Hemitrygon
Species	Thomasomys popayanus	Hemitrygon laevigata

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Popayán Thomasomys

DD — Data Deficient

Yantai stingray

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Popayán Thomasomys	Yantai 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.

Yantai stingray

Habitat

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

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