California vole vs Prickled ray

Microtus californicus compared with Malacoraja spinacidermis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank California vole Prickled ray
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordates) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Elasmobranchii
Order Rodentia (Rodents) Rajiformes (Rajiformes)
Family Cricetidae Rajidae
Genus Microtus Malacoraja
Species Microtus californicus Malacoraja spinacidermis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

California vole

LC — Least Concern

Prickled ray

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute California vole Prickled ray
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

California vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Prickled ray

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.

Prickled ray

No description available.

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