Paradox Vole vs Western Juniper

Microtus paradoxus compared with Juniperus occidentalis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Paradox Vole	Western Juniper
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Plantae (Plants)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Coniferophyta (Conifers)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Pinopsida (Conifers)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Pinales (Pines & Allies)
Family	Cricetidae	Cupressaceae
Genus	Microtus	Juniperus
Species	Microtus paradoxus	Juniperus occidentalis

Conservation Status

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Western Juniper

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Paradox Vole	Western Juniper
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Western Juniper

Habitat

Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.