Paradox Vole vs Ward's Trogon

Microtus paradoxus compared with Harpactes wardi

Key Differences

• Paradox Vole is Least Concern while Ward's Trogon is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Paradox Vole	Ward's Trogon
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Trogoniformes (Trogoniformes)
Family	Cricetidae	Trogonidae
Genus	Microtus	Harpactes
Species	Microtus paradoxus	Harpactes wardi

Evolutionary Relationship

Paradox Vole and Ward's Trogon share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Ward's Trogon

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Paradox Vole	Ward's Trogon
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Ward's Trogon

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Norway. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.