Nilgiri Marten vs Paradox Vole

Martes gwatkinsii compared with Microtus paradoxus

Key Differences

• Nilgiri Marten is Vulnerable while Paradox Vole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Nilgiri Marten	Paradox Vole
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)	Cricetidae
Genus	Martes	Microtus
Species	Martes gwatkinsii	Microtus paradoxus

Evolutionary Relationship

Nilgiri Marten and Paradox Vole share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Nilgiri Marten

VU — Vulnerable

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Nilgiri Marten	Paradox Vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Nilgiri Marten

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.