Paradox Vole vs Steppe Puffball

Microtus paradoxus compared with Lycoperdon decipiens

Key Differences

• Paradox Vole is Least Concern while Steppe Puffball is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Paradox Vole	Steppe Puffball
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family	Cricetidae	Lycoperdaceae
Genus	Microtus	Lycoperdon
Species	Microtus paradoxus	Lycoperdon decipiens

Conservation Status

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Steppe Puffball

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Paradox Vole	Steppe Puffball
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Steppe Puffball

Habitat

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.