Paradox Vole vs Rusty Sparrow

Microtus paradoxus compared with Aimophila rufescens

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Paradox Vole	Rusty Sparrow
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family	Cricetidae	Passerellidae
Genus	Microtus	Aimophila
Species	Microtus paradoxus	Aimophila rufescens

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Rusty Sparrow

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Paradox Vole	Rusty Sparrow
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Rusty Sparrow

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Norway.