Paradox Vole vs Waxy Crust

Microtus paradoxus compared with Vuilleminia comedens

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Paradox Vole	Waxy Crust
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Corticiales (Corticiales)
Family	Cricetidae	Vuilleminiaceae
Genus	Microtus	Vuilleminia
Species	Microtus paradoxus	Vuilleminia comedens

Conservation Status

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Waxy Crust

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Paradox Vole	Waxy Crust
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Waxy Crust

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Brazil, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.