Lesser Smoothcap vs Paradox Vole

Atrichum angustatum compared with Microtus paradoxus

Key Differences

• Lesser Smoothcap is Vulnerable while Paradox Vole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser Smoothcap	Paradox Vole
Kingdom	Plantae (Plants)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Bryophyta	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Polytrichopsida (Polytrichopsida)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Polytrichales (Polytrichales)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Polytrichaceae	Cricetidae
Genus	Atrichum	Microtus
Species	Atrichum angustatum	Microtus paradoxus

Conservation Status

Lesser Smoothcap

VU — Vulnerable

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser Smoothcap	Paradox Vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Lesser Smoothcap

Habitat

Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States). Currently classified as Vulnerable 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.