Paradox Vole vs Simon s Spiny-rat

Microtus paradoxus compared with Proechimys simonsi

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Paradox Vole	Simon s Spiny-rat
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order same	Rodentia (Rodents)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Cricetidae	Echimyidae
Genus	Microtus	Proechimys
Species	Microtus paradoxus	Proechimys simonsi

Evolutionary Relationship

Paradox Vole and Simon s Spiny-rat share a common ancestor at the Order level: Rodentia. (Rodents)

Conservation Status

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Simon s Spiny-rat

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Paradox Vole	Simon s Spiny-rat
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Simon s Spiny-rat

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia and Ecuador.