Paradox Vole vs Spotted Nightjar

Microtus paradoxus compared with Eurostopodus argus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Paradox Vole	Spotted Nightjar
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Caprimulgiformes (Caprimulgiformes)
Family	Cricetidae	Caprimulgidae
Genus	Microtus	Eurostopodus
Species	Microtus paradoxus	Eurostopodus argus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Spotted Nightjar

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Spotted Nightjar

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Norway.