Laxmann's Shrew vs Speckled ray

Sorex caecutiens compared with Raja polystigma

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Laxmann's Shrew	Speckled ray
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Elasmobranchii
Order	Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)	Rajiformes (Rajiformes)
Family	Soricidae	Rajidae
Genus	Sorex	Raja
Species	Sorex caecutiens	Raja polystigma

Evolutionary Relationship

Laxmann's Shrew and Speckled ray share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Laxmann's Shrew

LC — Least Concern

Speckled ray

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Laxmann's Shrew	Speckled ray
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Laxmann's Shrew

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Norway, Russia, and Sweden.

Speckled ray