Paradox Vole vs Rufous-capped Nunlet

Microtus paradoxus compared with Nonnula ruficapilla

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Paradox Vole	Rufous-capped Nunlet
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Piciformes (Piciformes)
Family	Cricetidae	Bucconidae
Genus	Microtus	Nonnula
Species	Microtus paradoxus	Nonnula ruficapilla

Evolutionary Relationship

Paradox Vole and Rufous-capped Nunlet share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Rufous-capped Nunlet

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Paradox Vole	Rufous-capped Nunlet
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Rufous-capped Nunlet

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Colombia and Norway.