Paradox Vole vs Ruddy Crake

Microtus paradoxus compared with Laterallus ruber

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Paradox Vole	Ruddy Crake
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Gruiformes (Gruiformes)
Family	Cricetidae	Rallidae
Genus	Microtus	Laterallus
Species	Microtus paradoxus	Laterallus ruber

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Ruddy Crake

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Paradox Vole	Ruddy Crake
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Ruddy Crake

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Norway.