Paradox Vole vs Verdigris Conecap

Microtus paradoxus compared with Conocybe aeruginosa

Key Differences

• Paradox Vole is Least Concern while Verdigris Conecap is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Paradox Vole	Verdigris Conecap
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family	Cricetidae	Bolbitiaceae
Genus	Microtus	Conocybe
Species	Microtus paradoxus	Conocybe aeruginosa

Conservation Status

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Verdigris Conecap

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Paradox Vole	Verdigris Conecap
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Verdigris Conecap

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Norway.