Giant Polypore vs Paradox Vole

Meripilus giganteus compared with Microtus paradoxus

Key Differences

• Giant Polypore is Near Threatened while Paradox Vole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Giant Polypore	Paradox Vole
Kingdom	Fungi (Fungi)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Polyporales (Polyporales)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Meripilaceae	Cricetidae
Genus	Meripilus	Microtus
Species	Meripilus giganteus	Microtus paradoxus

Conservation Status

Giant Polypore

NT — Near Threatened

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Giant Polypore	Paradox Vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Giant Polypore

Habitat

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.