Paradox Vole vs Spotted Forktail

Microtus paradoxus compared with Enicurus maculatus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Paradox Vole	Spotted Forktail
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family	Cricetidae	Muscicapidae
Genus	Microtus	Enicurus
Species	Microtus paradoxus	Enicurus maculatus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Spotted Forktail

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Spotted Forktail

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Norway.