Moss Marble vs Paradox Vole

Celypha aurofasciana compared with Microtus paradoxus

Key Differences

• Moss Marble is Vulnerable while Paradox Vole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Moss Marble	Paradox Vole
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Insecta (Insects)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Tortricidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Celypha	Microtus
Species	Celypha aurofasciana	Microtus paradoxus

Evolutionary Relationship

Moss Marble and Paradox Vole share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Moss Marble

VU — Vulnerable

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Moss Marble	Paradox Vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Moss Marble

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

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