Paradox Vole vs Pied Monarch

Microtus paradoxus compared with Arses kaupi

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Paradox Vole	Pied Monarch
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family	Cricetidae	Monarchidae
Genus	Microtus	Arses
Species	Microtus paradoxus	Arses kaupi

Evolutionary Relationship

Paradox Vole and Pied Monarch share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Pied Monarch

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Paradox Vole	Pied Monarch
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Pied Monarch

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Found in Norway.