Ninespot Chimaera vs Paradox Vole

Hydrolagus barbouri compared with Microtus paradoxus

Key Differences

• Ninespot Chimaera is Data Deficient while Paradox Vole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Ninespot Chimaera	Paradox Vole
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Holocephali (Holocephali)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Chimaeriformes (Chimaeriformes)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Chimaeridae	Cricetidae
Genus	Hydrolagus	Microtus
Species	Hydrolagus barbouri	Microtus paradoxus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Ninespot Chimaera

DD — Data Deficient

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Ninespot Chimaera	Paradox Vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Ninespot Chimaera

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.