Peitschenrochen vs Gray Red-backed Vole

Gymnura altavela compared with Myodes rufocanus

Key Differences

• Peitschenrochen is Endangered while Gray Red-backed Vole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Peitschenrochen	Gray Red-backed Vole
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class	Elasmobranchii	Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order	Myliobatiformes (Stechrochenartige)	Rodentia (Nagetiere)
Family	Gymnuridae	Cricetidae
Genus	Gymnura	Myodes
Species	Gymnura altavela	Myodes rufocanus

Evolutionary Relationship

Peitschenrochen and Gray Red-backed Vole share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordatiere)

Conservation Status

Peitschenrochen

EN — Endangered

Gray Red-backed Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Peitschenrochen	Gray Red-backed Vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Peitschenrochen

Habitat

Native to South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

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

Gray Red-backed Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Norway.

Peitschenrochen

The Butterfly ray (Gymnura altavela) is a species in the genus Gymnura. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Native to South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.