Paradox Vole vs Red Serow

Microtus paradoxus compared with Capricornis rubidus

Key Differences

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

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Paradox Vole	Red Serow
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Artiodactyla (Even-toed Ungulates)
Family	Cricetidae	Bovidae (Bovids)
Genus	Microtus	Capricornis
Species	Microtus paradoxus	Capricornis rubidus

Evolutionary Relationship

Paradox Vole and Red Serow share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Red Serow

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Red Serow

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.