dwarf lake iris vs Paradox Vole

Iris lacustris compared with Microtus paradoxus

Key Differences

• dwarf lake iris is Near Threatened while Paradox Vole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	dwarf lake 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 lacustris	Microtus paradoxus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

dwarf lake iris

NT — Near Threatened

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	dwarf lake iris	Paradox Vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

dwarf lake iris

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found in Canada. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.