Madeira ray vs Mediterranean Pine Vole

Raja maderensis compared with Microtus duodecimcostatus

Key Differences

• Madeira ray is Vulnerable while Mediterranean Pine Vole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Madeira ray	Mediterranean Pine Vole
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Elasmobranchii	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Rajiformes (Rajiformes)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Rajidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Raja	Microtus
Species	Raja maderensis	Microtus duodecimcostatus

Evolutionary Relationship

Madeira ray and Mediterranean Pine Vole share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Madeira ray

VU — Vulnerable

Mediterranean Pine Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Madeira ray	Mediterranean Pine Vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Madeira ray

Mediterranean Pine Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.