Paradox Vole vs shortnose spurdog

Microtus paradoxus compared with Squalus megalops

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Paradox Vole	shortnose spurdog
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Elasmobranchii
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Squaliformes (Squaliformes)
Family	Cricetidae	Squalidae
Genus	Microtus	Squalus
Species	Microtus paradoxus	Squalus megalops

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

shortnose spurdog

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Paradox Vole	shortnose spurdog
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

shortnose spurdog