Paradox Vole vs Timofeev's Iris

Microtus paradoxus compared with Iris timofejewii

Key Differences

• Paradox Vole is Least Concern while Timofeev's Iris is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Paradox Vole	Timofeev's Iris
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Mantodea (Mantodea)
Family	Cricetidae	Eremiaphilidae
Genus	Microtus	Iris
Species	Microtus paradoxus	Iris timofejewii

Evolutionary Relationship

Paradox Vole and Timofeev's Iris share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Timofeev's Iris

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Paradox Vole	Timofeev's Iris
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Timofeev's Iris

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.