Japanese Noctule vs Paradox Vole

Nyctalus furvus compared with Microtus paradoxus

Key Differences

• Japanese Noctule is Endangered while Paradox Vole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Japanese Noctule	Paradox Vole
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Chiroptera (Bats)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Vespertilionidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Nyctalus	Microtus
Species	Nyctalus furvus	Microtus paradoxus

Evolutionary Relationship

Japanese Noctule and Paradox Vole share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Japanese Noctule

EN — Endangered

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Japanese Noctule	Paradox Vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Japanese Noctule

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.