Paradox Vole vs Selva Cacique

Microtus paradoxus compared with Cacicus koepckeae

Key Differences

• Paradox Vole is Least Concern while Selva Cacique is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Paradox Vole	Selva Cacique
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family	Cricetidae	Icteridae
Genus	Microtus	Cacicus
Species	Microtus paradoxus	Cacicus koepckeae

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Selva Cacique

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Paradox Vole	Selva Cacique
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Selva Cacique

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Norway. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.