Paradox Vole vs Two-banded Plover

Microtus paradoxus compared with Charadrius falklandicus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Paradox Vole	Two-banded Plover
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Charadriiformes (Charadriiformes)
Family	Cricetidae	Charadriidae
Genus	Microtus	Charadrius
Species	Microtus paradoxus	Charadrius falklandicus

Evolutionary Relationship

Paradox Vole and Two-banded Plover share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Two-banded Plover

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Paradox Vole	Two-banded Plover
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Two-banded Plover

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Norway.