Paradox Vole vs Speckled Ground Squirrel

Microtus paradoxus compared with Spermophilus suslicus

Key Differences

• Paradox Vole is Least Concern while Speckled Ground Squirrel is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Paradox Vole	Speckled Ground Squirrel
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	Sciuridae (Squirrels)
Genus	Microtus	Spermophilus
Species	Microtus paradoxus	Spermophilus suslicus

Evolutionary Relationship

Paradox Vole and Speckled Ground Squirrel share a common ancestor at the Order level: Rodentia. (Rodents)

Conservation Status

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Speckled Ground Squirrel

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Paradox Vole	Speckled Ground Squirrel
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Speckled Ground Squirrel

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ukraine. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.