Paradox Vole vs Rough ray

Microtus paradoxus compared with Raja radula

Key Differences

• Paradox Vole is Least Concern while Rough ray is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Paradox Vole	Rough 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	Raja
Species	Microtus paradoxus	Raja radula

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Rough ray

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Rough ray