Dodder Astragalus vs Paradox Vole

Astragalus cuscutae compared with Microtus paradoxus

Key Differences

• Dodder Astragalus is Endangered while Paradox Vole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dodder Astragalus	Paradox Vole
Kingdom	Plantae (Plants)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Magnoliopsida (Dicots)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Fabales (Legumes & Allies)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Fabaceae	Cricetidae
Genus	Astragalus	Microtus
Species	Astragalus cuscutae	Microtus paradoxus

Conservation Status

Dodder Astragalus

EN — Endangered

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dodder Astragalus	Paradox Vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Dodder Astragalus

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.