Paradox Vole vs Tigertail skate

Microtus paradoxus compared with Leucoraja compagnoi

Key Differences

• Paradox Vole is Least Concern while Tigertail skate is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Paradox Vole	Tigertail 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	Leucoraja
Species	Microtus paradoxus	Leucoraja compagnoi

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Tigertail skate

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Tigertail skate