Paradox Vole vs Volcano Wart Lichen

Microtus paradoxus compared with Pertusaria xanthodes

Key Differences

• Paradox Vole is Least Concern while Volcano Wart Lichen is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Paradox Vole	Volcano Wart Lichen
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Pertusariales (Pertusariales)
Family	Cricetidae	Pertusariaceae
Genus	Microtus	Pertusaria
Species	Microtus paradoxus	Pertusaria xanthodes

Conservation Status

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Volcano Wart Lichen

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Paradox Vole	Volcano Wart Lichen
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Volcano Wart Lichen

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Norway.