Paradox Vole vs Speckled ray

Microtus paradoxus compared with Raja polystigma

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Paradox Vole	Speckled 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 polystigma

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Speckled ray

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Speckled ray