Paradox Vole vs Spotted Dove

Microtus paradoxus compared with Spilopelia chinensis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Paradox Vole	Spotted Dove
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Columbiformes (Pigeons & Doves)
Family	Cricetidae	Columbidae
Genus	Microtus	Spilopelia
Species	Microtus paradoxus	Spilopelia chinensis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Spotted Dove

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Spotted Dove

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Belgium and United States.