Paradox Vole vs Spotted Towhee

Microtus paradoxus compared with Pipilo maculatus

Taxonomic Classification

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

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Spotted Towhee

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Spotted Towhee

Habitat

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

Range

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States).