Paradox Vole vs Ray

Microtus paradoxus compared with Atlantoraja castelnaui

Key Differences

• Paradox Vole is Least Concern while Ray is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Paradox 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	Microtus	Atlantoraja
Species	Microtus paradoxus	Atlantoraja castelnaui

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Ray

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Paradox Vole	Ray
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Ray