Paradox Vole vs pine vole

Microtus paradoxus compared with Microtus subterraneus

Key Differences

• Paradox Vole is Least Concern while pine vole is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Paradox Vole	pine 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 same	Microtus	Microtus
Species	Microtus paradoxus	Microtus subterraneus

Evolutionary Relationship

Paradox Vole and pine vole share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Microtus.

Conservation Status

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

pine vole

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Paradox Vole	pine vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

pine vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Belgium. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.