Gulf Chimaera vs Paradox Vole

Hydrolagus alberti compared with Microtus paradoxus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Gulf Chimaera	Paradox Vole
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Holocephali (Holocephali)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Chimaeriformes (Chimaeriformes)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Chimaeridae	Cricetidae
Genus	Hydrolagus	Microtus
Species	Hydrolagus alberti	Microtus paradoxus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Gulf Chimaera

LC — Least Concern

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Gulf Chimaera	Paradox Vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Gulf Chimaera

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.