Canadian lynx vs Paradox Vole

Lynx canadensis compared with Microtus paradoxus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Canadian lynx	Paradox Vole
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Felidae (Cats)	Cricetidae
Genus	Lynx	Microtus
Species	Lynx canadensis	Microtus paradoxus

Evolutionary Relationship

Canadian lynx and Paradox Vole share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Canadian lynx

LC — Least Concern

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Canadian lynx	Paradox Vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Canadian lynx

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in United States.

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Canadian lynx

The Canadian lynx (Lynx canadensis) is a species in the genus Lynx. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.