Paradox Vole vs Variegated Flycatcher

Microtus paradoxus compared with Empidonomus varius

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Paradox Vole	Variegated Flycatcher
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family	Cricetidae	Tyrannidae
Genus	Microtus	Empidonomus
Species	Microtus paradoxus	Empidonomus varius

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Variegated Flycatcher

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Paradox Vole	Variegated Flycatcher
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Variegated Flycatcher

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.