Azorean predacious diving beetle vs Paradox Vole

Agabus godmanni compared with Microtus paradoxus

Key Differences

• Azorean predacious diving beetle is Endangered while Paradox Vole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Azorean predacious diving beetle	Paradox Vole
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Insecta (Insects)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Coleoptera (Beetles)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Dytiscidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Agabus	Microtus
Species	Agabus godmanni	Microtus paradoxus

Evolutionary Relationship

Azorean predacious diving beetle and Paradox Vole share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Azorean predacious diving beetle

EN — Endangered

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Azorean predacious diving beetle	Paradox Vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Azorean predacious diving beetle

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

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

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Azorean predacious diving beetle

The Azorean predacious diving beetle (Agabus godmanni) is a species in the genus Agabus. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.