California vole vs Phallic Catshark

Microtus californicus compared with Galeus priapus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	California vole	Phallic Catshark
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Chondrichthyes (Cartilaginous Fish)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Carcharhiniformes (Ground Sharks)
Family	Cricetidae	Scyliorhinidae
Genus	Microtus	Galeus
Species	Microtus californicus	Galeus priapus

Evolutionary Relationship

California vole and Phallic Catshark share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

California vole

LC — Least Concern

Phallic Catshark

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	California vole	Phallic Catshark
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

California vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Phallic Catshark

Habitat

Typically found in marine environments from coastal waters to deep ocean.

California vole

The California vole (Microtus californicus) is a species in the genus Microtus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.