Nazareth Iris vs Paradox Vole

Iris bismarckiana compared with Microtus paradoxus

Key Differences

• Nazareth Iris is Endangered while Paradox Vole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Nazareth Iris	Paradox Vole
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Insecta (Insects)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Mantodea (Mantodea)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Eremiaphilidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Iris	Microtus
Species	Iris bismarckiana	Microtus paradoxus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Nazareth Iris

EN — Endangered

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Nazareth Iris	Paradox Vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Nazareth Iris

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.