Paradox Vole vs Red Gyroporus

Microtus paradoxus compared with Gyroporus purpurinus

Key Differences

• Paradox Vole is Least Concern while Red Gyroporus is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Paradox Vole	Red Gyroporus
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Boletales (Boletales)
Family	Cricetidae	Gyroporaceae
Genus	Microtus	Gyroporus
Species	Microtus paradoxus	Gyroporus purpurinus

Conservation Status

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Red Gyroporus

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Red Gyroporus

Habitat

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

Range

Found in United States.