Chilean torpedo vs Mexican vole

Tetronarce tremens compared with Microtus mexicanus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Chilean torpedo Mexican vole
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordates) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Elasmobranchii Mammalia (Mammals)
Order Torpediniformes (electric ray) Rodentia (Rodents)
Family Torpedinidae Cricetidae
Genus Tetronarce Microtus
Species Tetronarce tremens Microtus mexicanus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Chilean torpedo

LC — Least Concern

Mexican vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Chilean torpedo Mexican vole
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Chilean torpedo

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Chile.

Mexican vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Chilean torpedo

The Chilean torpedo (Tetronarce tremens) is a species in the genus Tetronarce. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Native to South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Mexican vole

No description available.

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