Guianan Squirrel vs Paradox Vole

Sciurus aestuans compared with Microtus paradoxus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Guianan Squirrel	Paradox Vole
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order same	Rodentia (Rodents)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Sciuridae (Squirrels)	Cricetidae
Genus	Sciurus (Tree Squirrels)	Microtus
Species	Sciurus aestuans	Microtus paradoxus

Evolutionary Relationship

Guianan Squirrel and Paradox Vole share a common ancestor at the Order level: Rodentia. (Rodents)

Conservation Status

Guianan Squirrel

LC — Least Concern

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Guianan Squirrel	Paradox Vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Guianan Squirrel

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Venezuela.

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.