Paradox Vole vs Silvery Grebe

Microtus paradoxus compared with Podiceps occipitalis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Paradox Vole	Silvery Grebe
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Podicipediformes (Podicipediformes)
Family	Cricetidae	Podicipedidae
Genus	Microtus	Podiceps
Species	Microtus paradoxus	Podiceps occipitalis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Silvery Grebe

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Paradox Vole	Silvery Grebe
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Silvery Grebe

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Norway.