Paradox Vole vs Prickled ray

Microtus paradoxus compared with Malacoraja spinacidermis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Paradox Vole	Prickled ray
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Elasmobranchii
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Rajiformes (Rajiformes)
Family	Cricetidae	Rajidae
Genus	Microtus	Malacoraja
Species	Microtus paradoxus	Malacoraja spinacidermis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Prickled ray

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Paradox Vole	Prickled ray
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Prickled ray