North American porcupine vs Paradox Vole

Erethizon dorsatus compared with Microtus paradoxus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	North American porcupine	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	Erethizontidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Erethizon	Microtus
Species	Erethizon dorsatus	Microtus paradoxus

Evolutionary Relationship

North American porcupine and Paradox Vole share a common ancestor at the Order level: Rodentia. (Rodents)

Conservation Status

North American porcupine

LC — Least Concern

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	North American porcupine	Paradox Vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

North American porcupine

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in United States.

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.