Alpine Zephyr Blue vs Paradox Vole

Kretania trappi compared with Microtus paradoxus

Key Differences

• Alpine Zephyr Blue is Near Threatened while Paradox Vole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Alpine Zephyr Blue	Paradox Vole
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Insecta (Insects)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Lycaenidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Kretania	Microtus
Species	Kretania trappi	Microtus paradoxus

Evolutionary Relationship

Alpine Zephyr Blue and Paradox Vole share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Alpine Zephyr Blue

NT — Near Threatened

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Alpine Zephyr Blue	Paradox Vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Alpine Zephyr Blue

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across France, Italy, and Switzerland. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Alpine Zephyr Blue

The Alpine Zephyr Blue (Kretania trappi) is a species in the genus Kretania. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats. Distributed across France, Italy, and Switzerland. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.