Paradox Vole vs Skilletskate

Microtus paradoxus compared with Dactylobatus armatus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Paradox Vole	Skilletskate
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	Dactylobatus
Species	Microtus paradoxus	Dactylobatus armatus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Skilletskate

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Skilletskate

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Venezuela.