Paradox Vole vs Scotch Pearl

Microtus paradoxus compared with Udea decrepitalis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Paradox Vole	Scotch Pearl
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)
Family	Cricetidae	Crambidae
Genus	Microtus	Udea
Species	Microtus paradoxus	Udea decrepitalis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Scotch Pearl

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Paradox Vole	Scotch Pearl
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Scotch Pearl

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Distributed across Norway and Sweden.