Paradox Vole vs Spotted Catbird

Microtus paradoxus compared with Ailuroedus melanotis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Paradox Vole	Spotted Catbird
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family	Cricetidae	Ptilonorhynchidae
Genus	Microtus	Ailuroedus
Species	Microtus paradoxus	Ailuroedus melanotis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Spotted Catbird

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Spotted Catbird

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Norway.