Paradox Vole vs Snow Lichen

Microtus paradoxus compared with Stereocaulon glaucescens

Key Differences

• Paradox Vole is Least Concern while Snow Lichen is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Paradox Vole	Snow Lichen
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Lecanorales (Lecanorales)
Family	Cricetidae	Stereocaulaceae
Genus	Microtus	Stereocaulon
Species	Microtus paradoxus	Stereocaulon glaucescens

Conservation Status

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Snow Lichen

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Paradox Vole	Snow Lichen
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Snow Lichen

Habitat

Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Norway and United States.