Orange Polypore vs Paradox Vole

Hapalopilus croceus compared with Microtus paradoxus

Key Differences

Orange Polypore is Critically Endangered while Paradox Vole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Orange Polypore	Paradox Vole
Kingdom	Fungi (Fungi)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Polyporales (Polyporales)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Phanerochaetaceae	Cricetidae
Genus	Hapalopilus	Microtus
Species	Hapalopilus croceus	Microtus paradoxus

Conservation Status

Orange Polypore

CR — Critically Endangered

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Orange Polypore	Paradox Vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Orange Polypore

Habitat

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Range

Found in Norway. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.