Paradox Vole vs Scarce Widow

Microtus paradoxus compared with Dingana fraterna

Key Differences

• Paradox Vole is Least Concern while Scarce Widow is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Paradox Vole	Scarce Widow
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)
Family	Cricetidae	Nymphalidae (Brush-footed Butterflies)
Genus	Microtus	Dingana
Species	Microtus paradoxus	Dingana fraterna

Evolutionary Relationship

Paradox Vole and Scarce Widow share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Scarce Widow

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Paradox Vole	Scarce Widow
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Scarce Widow

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.