Ground-beetle vs Paradox Vole

Bembidion derelictum compared with Microtus paradoxus

Key Differences

• Ground-beetle is Critically Endangered while Paradox Vole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Ground-beetle	Paradox Vole
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Insecta (Insects)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Coleoptera (Beetles)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Carabidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Bembidion	Microtus
Species	Bembidion derelictum	Microtus paradoxus

Evolutionary Relationship

Ground-beetle and Paradox Vole share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Ground-beetle

CR — Critically Endangered

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Ground-beetle	Paradox Vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Ground-beetle

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found in Portugal. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.