Paradox Vole vs Scaly Ink Cap

Microtus paradoxus compared with Coprinopsis variegata

Key Differences

• Paradox Vole is Least Concern while Scaly Ink Cap is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Paradox Vole	Scaly Ink Cap
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family	Cricetidae	Psathyrellaceae
Genus	Microtus	Coprinopsis
Species	Microtus paradoxus	Coprinopsis variegata

Conservation Status

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Scaly Ink Cap

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Paradox Vole	Scaly Ink Cap
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Scaly Ink Cap

Habitat

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Range

Found in United States.