Paradox Vole vs Plain Chachalaca

Microtus paradoxus compared with Ortalis vetula

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Paradox Vole	Plain Chachalaca
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Galliformes (Galliformes)
Family	Cricetidae	Cracidae
Genus	Microtus	Ortalis
Species	Microtus paradoxus	Ortalis vetula

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Plain Chachalaca

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Paradox Vole	Plain Chachalaca
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Plain Chachalaca

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Norway.