Paradox Vole vs Purple Cochoa

Microtus paradoxus compared with Cochoa purpurea

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Paradox Vole	Purple Cochoa
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family	Cricetidae	Turdidae
Genus	Microtus	Cochoa
Species	Microtus paradoxus	Cochoa purpurea

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Purple Cochoa

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Paradox Vole	Purple Cochoa
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Purple Cochoa

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Norway.