Olinguito vs Paradox Vole

Bassaricyon neblina compared with Microtus paradoxus

Key Differences

• Olinguito is Near Threatened while Paradox Vole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Olinguito	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	Procyonidae (Raccoons)	Cricetidae
Genus	Bassaricyon	Microtus
Species	Bassaricyon neblina	Microtus paradoxus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Olinguito

NT — Near Threatened

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Olinguito	Paradox Vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Olinguito

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia and Ecuador. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.