Paradox Vole vs Transvolcanic Jay

Microtus paradoxus compared with Aphelocoma ultramarina

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Paradox Vole	Transvolcanic Jay
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family	Cricetidae	Corvidae (Crows & Ravens)
Genus	Microtus	Aphelocoma
Species	Microtus paradoxus	Aphelocoma ultramarina

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Transvolcanic Jay

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Paradox Vole	Transvolcanic Jay
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Transvolcanic Jay

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Norway.