Eastern Mole Vole vs Taiwan spurdog

Ellobius tancrei compared with Squalus formosus

Key Differences

• Eastern Mole Vole is Least Concern while Taiwan spurdog is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Eastern Mole Vole	Taiwan spurdog
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Elasmobranchii
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Squaliformes (Squaliformes)
Family	Cricetidae	Squalidae
Genus	Ellobius	Squalus
Species	Ellobius tancrei	Squalus formosus

Evolutionary Relationship

Eastern Mole Vole and Taiwan spurdog share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Eastern Mole Vole

LC — Least Concern

Taiwan spurdog

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Eastern Mole Vole	Taiwan spurdog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Eastern Mole Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Taiwan spurdog

Habitat

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Taiwan. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.