Dwarf iris vs Paradox Vole

Iris pumila compared with Microtus paradoxus

Key Differences

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

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dwarf iris	Paradox Vole
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Insecta (Insects)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Mantodea (Mantodea)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Eremiaphilidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Iris	Microtus
Species	Iris pumila	Microtus paradoxus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Dwarf iris

NE — Not Evaluated

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Dwarf iris

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found across Europe (7 countries) and North America (Canada, United States).

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.