Paradox Vole vs Rusty-backed Thrush

Microtus paradoxus compared with Geokichla erythronota

Key Differences

• Paradox Vole is Least Concern while Rusty-backed Thrush is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Paradox Vole	Rusty-backed Thrush
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family	Cricetidae	Turdidae
Genus	Microtus	Geokichla
Species	Microtus paradoxus	Geokichla erythronota

Evolutionary Relationship

Paradox Vole and Rusty-backed Thrush share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Rusty-backed Thrush

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Paradox Vole	Rusty-backed Thrush
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Rusty-backed Thrush

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Norway. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.