Cretan Argus vs Paradox Vole

Kretania psylorita compared with Microtus paradoxus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Cretan Argus	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 psylorita	Microtus paradoxus

Evolutionary Relationship

Cretan Argus and Paradox Vole share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Cretan Argus

LC — Least Concern

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Cretan Argus	Paradox Vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Cretan Argus

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found in Greece.

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.