Desert Pocket Gopher vs Paradox Vole

Geomys arenarius compared with Microtus paradoxus

Key Differences

• Desert Pocket Gopher is Near Threatened while Paradox Vole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Desert Pocket Gopher	Paradox Vole
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order same	Rodentia (Rodents)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Geomyidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Geomys	Microtus
Species	Geomys arenarius	Microtus paradoxus

Evolutionary Relationship

Desert Pocket Gopher and Paradox Vole share a common ancestor at the Order level: Rodentia. (Rodents)

Conservation Status

Desert Pocket Gopher

NT — Near Threatened

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Desert Pocket Gopher	Paradox Vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Desert Pocket Gopher

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.