Paradox Vole vs Pointed Groundling

Microtus paradoxus compared with Scrobipalpa acuminatella

Key Differences

• Paradox Vole is Least Concern while Pointed Groundling is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Paradox Vole	Pointed Groundling
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)
Family	Cricetidae	Gelechiidae
Genus	Microtus	Scrobipalpa
Species	Microtus paradoxus	Scrobipalpa acuminatella

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Pointed Groundling

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Paradox Vole	Pointed Groundling
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Pointed Groundling

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.