Aguara Guazu vs Raya

Chrysocyon brachyurus compared with Myliobatis peruvianus

Key Differences

• Aguara Guazu is Near Threatened while Raya is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Aguara Guazu	Raya
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (cordados)	Chordata (cordados)
Class	Mammalia (mamíferos)	Elasmobranchii
Order	Carnivora (carnívoros)	Myliobatiformes (Myliobatiformes)
Family	Canidae (Dogs & Wolves)	Myliobatidae
Genus	Chrysocyon	Myliobatis
Species	Chrysocyon brachyurus	Myliobatis peruvianus

Evolutionary Relationship

Aguara Guazu and Raya share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (cordados)

Conservation Status

Aguara Guazu

NT — Near Threatened

Raya

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Aguara Guazu	Raya
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Aguara Guazu

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Raya

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.