Paradox Vole vs Speckled Piculet

Microtus paradoxus compared with Picumnus innominatus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Paradox Vole	Speckled Piculet
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Piciformes (Piciformes)
Family	Cricetidae	Picidae
Genus	Microtus	Picumnus
Species	Microtus paradoxus	Picumnus innominatus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Speckled Piculet

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Paradox Vole	Speckled Piculet
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Speckled Piculet

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Norway.