Finspot ray vs Narrow-headed Vole

Raja cervigoni compared with Microtus gregalis

Key Differences

• Finspot ray is Data Deficient while Narrow-headed Vole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Finspot ray	Narrow-headed 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 gregalis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Finspot ray

DD — Data Deficient

Narrow-headed Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Finspot ray	Narrow-headed 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.

Narrow-headed Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.