Paradox Vole vs Rust Fungus

Microtus paradoxus compared with Puccinia calcitrapae

Key Differences

• Paradox Vole is Least Concern while Rust Fungus is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Paradox Vole	Rust Fungus
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Pucciniomycetes (Pucciniomycetes)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Pucciniales (Pucciniales)
Family	Cricetidae	Pucciniaceae
Genus	Microtus	Puccinia
Species	Microtus paradoxus	Puccinia calcitrapae

Conservation Status

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Rust Fungus

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Paradox Vole	Rust Fungus
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Rust Fungus

Habitat

Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States).