Brown ray vs Mexican vole

Raja miraletus compared with Microtus mexicanus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Brown ray Mexican vole
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordates) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Elasmobranchii Mammalia (Mammals)
Order Rajiformes (Rajiformes) Rodentia (Rodents)
Family Rajidae Cricetidae
Genus Raja Microtus
Species Raja miraletus Microtus mexicanus

Evolutionary Relationship

Brown ray and Mexican vole share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Brown ray

LC — Least Concern

Mexican vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Brown ray Mexican vole
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Brown ray

Mexican vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Brown ray

The Brown Ray (Raja miraletus) is a species in the genus Raja. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. As a member of the Raja genus, this species contributes to biodiversity in its native range.

Mexican vole

No description available.

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