Lesser devilray vs Paradox Vole

Mobula kuhlii compared with Microtus paradoxus

Key Differences

• Lesser devilray is Endangered while Paradox Vole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser devilray	Paradox Vole
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Elasmobranchii	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Myliobatiformes (Myliobatiformes)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Myliobatidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Mobula	Microtus
Species	Mobula kuhlii	Microtus paradoxus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Lesser devilray

EN — Endangered

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser devilray	Paradox Vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Lesser devilray

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.