Ivy Parachute vs Paradox Vole

Marasmius epiphylloides compared with Microtus paradoxus

Key Differences

• Ivy Parachute is Data Deficient while Paradox Vole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Ivy Parachute	Paradox Vole
Kingdom	Fungi (Fungi)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Marasmiaceae	Cricetidae
Genus	Marasmius	Microtus
Species	Marasmius epiphylloides	Microtus paradoxus

Conservation Status

Ivy Parachute

DD — Data Deficient

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Ivy Parachute	Paradox Vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Ivy Parachute

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.