Finspot ray vs Lacustrine Vole

Raja cervigoni compared with Microtus limnophilus

Key Differences

• Finspot ray is Data Deficient while Lacustrine Vole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Finspot ray	Lacustrine Vole
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Elasmobranchii	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Rajiformes (Rajiformes)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Rajidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Raja	Microtus
Species	Raja cervigoni	Microtus limnophilus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Finspot ray

DD — Data Deficient

Lacustrine Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Finspot ray	Lacustrine Vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Finspot ray

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Venezuela.

Lacustrine Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.