Butterfly ray vs Duke of Bedford s Vole

Gymnura altavela compared with Proedromys bedfordi

Key Differences

• Butterfly ray is Endangered while Duke of Bedford s Vole is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Butterfly ray	Duke of Bedford s Vole
Kingdom same	Animalia (動物)	Animalia (動物)
Phylum same	Chordata (脊索動物)	Chordata (脊索動物)
Class	Elasmobranchii	Mammalia (哺乳類)
Order	Myliobatiformes (トビエイ目)	Rodentia (ネズミ目)
Family	Gymnuridae	Cricetidae
Genus	Gymnura	Proedromys
Species	Gymnura altavela	Proedromys bedfordi

Evolutionary Relationship

Butterfly ray and Duke of Bedford s Vole share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (脊索動物)

Conservation Status

Butterfly ray

EN — Endangered

Duke of Bedford s Vole

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Butterfly ray	Duke of Bedford s Vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Butterfly ray

Habitat

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

Range

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

Duke of Bedford s Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Butterfly ray

The Butterfly ray (Gymnura altavela) is a species in the genus Gymnura. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Native to South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.