Paradox Vole vs White Alder

Microtus paradoxus compared with Platylophus trifoliatus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Paradox Vole	White Alder
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family	Cricetidae	Corvidae (Crows & Ravens)
Genus	Microtus	Platylophus
Species	Microtus paradoxus	Platylophus trifoliatus

Evolutionary Relationship

Paradox Vole and White Alder share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

White Alder

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Paradox Vole	White Alder
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

White Alder

Habitat

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