Paradox Vole vs Plateau Pika

Microtus paradoxus compared with Ochotona curzoniae

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Paradox Vole	Plateau Pika
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Lagomorpha (Rabbits & Hares)
Family	Cricetidae	Ochotonidae
Genus	Microtus	Ochotona
Species	Microtus paradoxus	Ochotona curzoniae

Evolutionary Relationship

Paradox Vole and Plateau Pika share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Plateau Pika

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Paradox Vole	Plateau Pika
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Plateau Pika

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.