McDiarmid Thorius vs Paradox Vole

Thorius munificus compared with Microtus paradoxus

Key Differences

• McDiarmid Thorius is Critically Endangered while Paradox Vole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	McDiarmid Thorius	Paradox Vole
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Amphibia (Amphibians)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Caudata (Caudata)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Plethodontidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Thorius	Microtus
Species	Thorius munificus	Microtus paradoxus

Evolutionary Relationship

McDiarmid Thorius and Paradox Vole share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

McDiarmid Thorius

CR — Critically Endangered

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	McDiarmid Thorius	Paradox Vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

McDiarmid Thorius

Habitat

Typically found in freshwater habitats, moist forests, and wetlands.

Range

Found in Mexico. Currently classified as Critically Endangered 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.