Günther's vole vs Highfin dogfish

Microtus guentheri compared with Centroscyllium excelsum

Key Differences

• Günther's vole is Least Concern while Highfin dogfish is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Günther's vole	Highfin dogfish
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Elasmobranchii
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Squaliformes (Squaliformes)
Family	Cricetidae	Etmopteridae
Genus	Microtus	Centroscyllium
Species	Microtus guentheri	Centroscyllium excelsum

Evolutionary Relationship

Günther's vole and Highfin dogfish share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Günther's vole

LC — Least Concern

Highfin dogfish

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Günther's vole	Highfin dogfish
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Günther's vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Highfin dogfish