Narrow-headed Vole vs Opal chimaera

Microtus gregalis compared with Chimaera opalescens

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Narrow-headed Vole Opal chimaera
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordates) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Holocephali (Holocephali)
Order Rodentia (Rodents) Chimaeriformes (Chimaeriformes)
Family Cricetidae Chimaeridae
Genus Microtus Chimaera
Species Microtus gregalis Chimaera opalescens

Evolutionary Relationship

Narrow-headed Vole and Opal chimaera share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Narrow-headed Vole

LC — Least Concern

Opal chimaera

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Narrow-headed Vole Opal chimaera
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Narrow-headed Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Opal chimaera

Narrow-headed Vole

No description available.

Opal chimaera

No description available.

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