Paradox Vole vs Roman Mole

Microtus paradoxus compared with Talpa romana

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Paradox Vole	Roman Mole
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)
Family	Cricetidae	Talpidae
Genus	Microtus	Talpa
Species	Microtus paradoxus	Talpa romana

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Roman Mole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Paradox Vole	Roman Mole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Roman Mole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.