Longhead cat shark vs Narrow-headed Vole

Apristurus longicephalus compared with Microtus gregalis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Longhead cat shark Narrow-headed Vole
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordates) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Chondrichthyes (Cartilaginous Fish) Mammalia (Mammals)
Order Carcharhiniformes (Ground Sharks) Rodentia (Rodents)
Family Scyliorhinidae Cricetidae
Genus Apristurus Microtus
Species Apristurus longicephalus Microtus gregalis

Evolutionary Relationship

Longhead cat shark and Narrow-headed Vole share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Longhead cat shark

LC — Least Concern

Narrow-headed Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Longhead cat shark Narrow-headed Vole
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Longhead cat shark

Habitat

Typically found in marine environments from coastal waters to deep ocean.

Range

Found in Taiwan.

Narrow-headed Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Longhead cat shark

No description available.

Narrow-headed Vole

No description available.

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