Elfin Saddle vs Paradox Vole

Helvella lacunosa compared with Microtus paradoxus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Elfin Saddle	Paradox Vole
Kingdom	Fungi (Fungi)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Pezizomycetes (Pezizomycetes)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Pezizales (Pezizales)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Helvellaceae	Cricetidae
Genus	Helvella	Microtus
Species	Helvella lacunosa	Microtus paradoxus

Conservation Status

Elfin Saddle

LC — Least Concern

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Elfin Saddle	Paradox Vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Elfin Saddle

Habitat

Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

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

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.