Paradox Vole vs Running Coua

Microtus paradoxus compared with Coua cursor

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Paradox Vole	Running Coua
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Cuculiformes (Cuculiformes)
Family	Cricetidae	Cuculidae
Genus	Microtus	Coua
Species	Microtus paradoxus	Coua cursor

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Running Coua

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Paradox Vole	Running Coua
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Running Coua

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Norway.