Mindanao Lowland Apomys vs Paradox Vole

Apomys littoralis compared with Microtus paradoxus

Key Differences

• Mindanao Lowland Apomys is Data Deficient while Paradox Vole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Mindanao Lowland Apomys	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	Apomys	Microtus
Species	Apomys littoralis	Microtus paradoxus

Evolutionary Relationship

Mindanao Lowland Apomys and Paradox Vole share a common ancestor at the Order level: Rodentia. (Rodents)

Conservation Status

Mindanao Lowland Apomys

DD — Data Deficient

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Mindanao Lowland Apomys	Paradox Vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Mindanao Lowland Apomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.