Paradox Vole vs Reed Vole

Microtus paradoxus compared with Microtus fortis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Paradox Vole	Reed Vole
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order same	Rodentia (Rodents)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family same	Cricetidae	Cricetidae
Genus same	Microtus	Microtus
Species	Microtus paradoxus	Microtus fortis

Evolutionary Relationship

Paradox Vole and Reed Vole share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Microtus.

Conservation Status

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Reed Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Paradox Vole	Reed Vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Reed Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.