Paradox Vole vs Red Wattlebird

Microtus paradoxus compared with Anthochaera carunculata

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Paradox Vole	Red Wattlebird
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family	Cricetidae	Meliphagidae
Genus	Microtus	Anthochaera
Species	Microtus paradoxus	Anthochaera carunculata

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Red Wattlebird

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Red Wattlebird

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Norway.