Paradox Vole vs Scaled Antpitta

Microtus paradoxus compared with Grallaria guatimalensis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Paradox Vole	Scaled Antpitta
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family	Cricetidae	Grallariidae
Genus	Microtus	Grallaria
Species	Microtus paradoxus	Grallaria guatimalensis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Scaled Antpitta

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Paradox Vole	Scaled Antpitta
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Scaled Antpitta

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.