Paradox Vole vs Shining Sunbeam

Microtus paradoxus compared with Aglaeactis cupripennis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Paradox Vole	Shining Sunbeam
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Apodiformes (Apodiformes)
Family	Cricetidae	Trochilidae
Genus	Microtus	Aglaeactis
Species	Microtus paradoxus	Aglaeactis cupripennis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Shining Sunbeam

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Paradox Vole	Shining Sunbeam
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Shining Sunbeam

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Norway.