Northern Mole Vole vs Ray

Ellobius talpinus compared with Atlantoraja castelnaui

Key Differences

• Northern Mole Vole is Least Concern while Ray is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Northern Mole Vole	Ray
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Elasmobranchii
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Rajiformes (Rajiformes)
Family	Cricetidae	Arhynchobatidae
Genus	Ellobius	Atlantoraja
Species	Ellobius talpinus	Atlantoraja castelnaui

Evolutionary Relationship

Northern Mole Vole and Ray share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Northern Mole Vole

LC — Least Concern

Ray

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Northern Mole Vole	Ray
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Northern Mole Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ukraine.

Ray