Northern Mole Vole vs Paradox Vole

Ellobius talpinus compared with Microtus paradoxus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Northern Mole Vole	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 same	Cricetidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Ellobius	Microtus
Species	Ellobius talpinus	Microtus paradoxus

Evolutionary Relationship

Northern Mole Vole and Paradox Vole share a common ancestor at the Family level: Cricetidae.

Conservation Status

Northern Mole Vole

LC — Least Concern

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Northern Mole Vole	Paradox Vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Northern Mole Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ukraine.

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.