Paradox Vole vs Rufous-vented Chachalaca

Microtus paradoxus compared with Ortalis ruficauda

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Paradox Vole	Rufous-vented Chachalaca
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Galliformes (Galliformes)
Family	Cricetidae	Cracidae
Genus	Microtus	Ortalis
Species	Microtus paradoxus	Ortalis ruficauda

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Rufous-vented Chachalaca

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Paradox Vole	Rufous-vented Chachalaca
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Rufous-vented Chachalaca

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Norway, and Venezuela.