Magellan common ray vs Paradox Vole

Bathyraja magellanica compared with Microtus paradoxus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Magellan common ray	Paradox Vole
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Elasmobranchii	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Rajiformes (Rajiformes)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Arhynchobatidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Bathyraja	Microtus
Species	Bathyraja magellanica	Microtus paradoxus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Magellan common ray

LC — Least Concern

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Magellan common ray	Paradox Vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Magellan common ray

Habitat

Native to South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Chile.

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.