Paradox Vole vs Smallthorn skate

Microtus paradoxus compared with Bathyraja minispinosa

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Paradox Vole	Smallthorn skate
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	Bathyraja
Species	Microtus paradoxus	Bathyraja minispinosa

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Smallthorn skate

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Paradox Vole	Smallthorn skate
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Smallthorn skate