Electric ray vs Paradox Vole

Tetronarce formosa compared with Microtus paradoxus

Key Differences

• Electric ray is Near Threatened while Paradox Vole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Electric ray	Paradox 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 formosa	Microtus paradoxus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Electric ray

NT — Near Threatened

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Electric ray	Paradox Vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Electric ray

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.