Paradox Vole vs Trashline orbweaver

Microtus paradoxus compared with Cyclosa oculata

Key Differences

• Paradox Vole is Least Concern while Trashline orbweaver is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Paradox Vole	Trashline orbweaver
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Arachnida (Arachnids)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Araneae (Araneae)
Family	Cricetidae	Araneidae
Genus	Microtus	Cyclosa
Species	Microtus paradoxus	Cyclosa oculata

Evolutionary Relationship

Paradox Vole and Trashline orbweaver share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Trashline orbweaver

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Paradox Vole	Trashline orbweaver
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Trashline orbweaver

Habitat

Typically found in terrestrial habitats from forests to deserts.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Sweden, and United States. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.