Challenger skate vs Paradox Vole

Rajella challengeri compared with Microtus paradoxus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Challenger skate	Paradox 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	Rajella	Microtus
Species	Rajella challengeri	Microtus paradoxus

Evolutionary Relationship

Challenger skate and Paradox Vole share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Challenger skate

LC — Least Concern

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Challenger skate	Paradox Vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Challenger skate

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Challenger skate

The Challenger skate (Rajella challengeri) is a species in the genus Rajella. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.