Paradox Vole vs Pear Scab

Microtus paradoxus compared with Venturia pyrina

Key Differences

• Paradox Vole is Least Concern while Pear Scab is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Paradox Vole	Pear Scab
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Hymenoptera (Ants, Bees & Wasps)
Family	Cricetidae	Ichneumonidae
Genus	Microtus	Venturia
Species	Microtus paradoxus	Venturia pyrina

Evolutionary Relationship

Paradox Vole and Pear Scab share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Pear Scab

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Paradox Vole	Pear Scab
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Pear Scab

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found across Asia (Taiwan) and Europe (5 countries).