Paradox Vole vs undulate ray

Microtus paradoxus compared with Raja undulata

Key Differences

• Paradox Vole is Least Concern while undulate ray is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Paradox Vole	undulate 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 undulata

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

undulate ray

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

undulate ray

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Belgium. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.