Dusky arion vs Paradox Vole

Arion subfuscus compared with Microtus paradoxus

Key Differences

• Dusky arion is Data Deficient while Paradox Vole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dusky arion	Paradox Vole
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Mollusca (Mollusks)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Gastropoda (Gastropoda)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Stylommatophora (Stylommatophora)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Arionidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Arion	Microtus
Species	Arion subfuscus	Microtus paradoxus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Dusky arion

DD — Data Deficient

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dusky arion	Paradox Vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Dusky arion

Habitat

Typically found in terrestrial and aquatic habitats including forests and freshwater.

Range

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States).

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.