Paradox Vole vs Pocketbook

Microtus paradoxus compared with Lampsilis ovata

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Paradox Vole	Pocketbook
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Mollusca (Mollusks)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Bivalvia (Bivalvia)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Unionida (Unionida)
Family	Cricetidae	Unionidae
Genus	Microtus	Lampsilis
Species	Microtus paradoxus	Lampsilis ovata

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Pocketbook

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Paradox Vole	Pocketbook
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Pocketbook

Habitat

Native to North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in United States.