Paradox Vole vs Rock Firefinch

Microtus paradoxus compared with Lagonosticta sanguinodorsalis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Paradox Vole	Rock Firefinch
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family	Cricetidae	Estrildidae
Genus	Microtus	Lagonosticta
Species	Microtus paradoxus	Lagonosticta sanguinodorsalis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Rock Firefinch

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Paradox Vole	Rock Firefinch
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Rock Firefinch

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Norway.