Paradox Vole vs Red Cage

Microtus paradoxus compared with Clathrus ruber

Key Differences

• Paradox Vole is Least Concern while Red Cage is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Paradox Vole	Red Cage
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Phallales (Phallales)
Family	Cricetidae	Phallaceae
Genus	Microtus	Clathrus
Species	Microtus paradoxus	Clathrus ruber

Conservation Status

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Red Cage

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Paradox Vole	Red Cage
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Red Cage

Habitat

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Range

Found across Europe (9 countries). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.