Northern Mole Vole vs Ray

Ellobius talpinus compared with Bathyraja schroederi

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	Bathyraja
Species	Ellobius talpinus	Bathyraja schroederi

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

LC — Least Concern

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

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Chile.