Paradox Vole vs

Microtus paradoxus compared with Sphingobacterium thalpophilum

Key Differences

• Paradox Vole is Least Concern while is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Paradox Vole
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Bacteria (Bacteria)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Bacteroidota (Bacteroidota)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Bacteroidia (Bacteroidia)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Sphingobacteriales (Sphingobacteriales)
Family	Cricetidae	Sphingobacteriaceae
Genus	Microtus	Sphingobacterium
Species	Microtus paradoxus	Sphingobacterium thalpophilum

Conservation Status

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Habitat

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Taiwan.

Sphingobacterium thalpophilum is a thermotolerant Gram-negative rod capable of growth at moderately warm temperatures. It has been isolated from warm soils, compost, and clinical specimens. This aerobic chemoheterotroph degrades organic compounds over a broader temperature range than most related bacteria.