Paradox Vole vs Variable Oysterling

Microtus paradoxus compared with Crepidotus variabilis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Paradox Vole	Variable Oysterling
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family	Cricetidae	Crepidotaceae
Genus	Microtus	Crepidotus
Species	Microtus paradoxus	Crepidotus variabilis

Conservation Status

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Variable Oysterling

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Paradox Vole	Variable Oysterling
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Variable Oysterling

Habitat

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

Range

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States).