Clarke s Vole vs Witch guitarfish

Microtus clarkei compared with Zapteryx xyster

Key Differences

• Clarke s Vole is Least Concern while Witch guitarfish is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Clarke s Vole	Witch guitarfish
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Elasmobranchii
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Rhinopristiformes (Rhinopristiformes)
Family	Cricetidae	Rhinobatidae
Genus	Microtus	Zapteryx
Species	Microtus clarkei	Zapteryx xyster

Evolutionary Relationship

Clarke s Vole and Witch guitarfish share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Clarke s Vole

LC — Least Concern

Witch guitarfish

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Clarke s Vole	Witch guitarfish
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Clarke s Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Witch guitarfish

Clarke s Vole

The Clarke s Vole (Microtus clarkei) 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.