Dusky catshark vs Major s Pine Vole

Bythaelurus incanus compared with Microtus majori

Key Differences

• Dusky catshark is Data Deficient while Major s Pine Vole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dusky catshark	Major s Pine Vole
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Chondrichthyes (Cartilaginous Fish)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Carcharhiniformes (Ground Sharks)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Scyliorhinidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Bythaelurus	Microtus
Species	Bythaelurus incanus	Microtus majori

Evolutionary Relationship

Dusky catshark and Major s Pine Vole share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Dusky catshark

DD — Data Deficient

Major s Pine Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dusky catshark	Major s Pine Vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Dusky catshark

Habitat

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

Major s Pine Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.