Paradox Vole vs Sickener

Microtus paradoxus compared with Russula emetica

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Paradox Vole	Sickener
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Russulales (Russulales)
Family	Cricetidae	Russulaceae
Genus	Microtus	Russula
Species	Microtus paradoxus	Russula emetica

Conservation Status

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Sickener

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Paradox Vole	Sickener
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Sickener

Habitat

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

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), and North America (United States).