Paradox Vole vs Spinose skate

Microtus paradoxus compared with Breviraja spinosa

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Paradox Vole	Spinose skate
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	Breviraja
Species	Microtus paradoxus	Breviraja spinosa

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Spinose skate

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Spinose skate