Paradox Vole vs Variegated Laughingthrush

Microtus paradoxus compared with Trochalopteron variegatum

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Paradox Vole	Variegated Laughingthrush
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family	Cricetidae	Leiothrichidae
Genus	Microtus	Trochalopteron
Species	Microtus paradoxus	Trochalopteron variegatum

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Variegated Laughingthrush

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Variegated Laughingthrush

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Norway.