Heath Pseudomys vs Paradox Vole

Pseudomys shortridgei compared with Microtus paradoxus

Key Differences

• Heath Pseudomys is Near Threatened while Paradox Vole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Heath Pseudomys	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	Muridae (Mice & Rats)	Cricetidae
Genus	Pseudomys	Microtus
Species	Pseudomys shortridgei	Microtus paradoxus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Heath Pseudomys

NT — Near Threatened

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Heath Pseudomys	Paradox Vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Heath Pseudomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.