Dwarf Gorse vs Paradox Vole

Ulex minor compared with Microtus paradoxus

Key Differences

• Dwarf Gorse is Not Evaluated while Paradox Vole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dwarf Gorse	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	Ulex	Microtus
Species	Ulex minor	Microtus paradoxus

Conservation Status

Dwarf Gorse

NE — Not Evaluated

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dwarf Gorse	Paradox Vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Dwarf Gorse

Habitat

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

Range

Found across Europe (8 countries).

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.