Paradox Vole vs White-faced Plover

Microtus paradoxus compared with Charadrius dealbatus

Key Differences

• Paradox Vole is Least Concern while White-faced Plover is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Paradox Vole	White-faced Plover
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Charadriiformes (Charadriiformes)
Family	Cricetidae	Charadriidae
Genus	Microtus	Charadrius
Species	Microtus paradoxus	Charadrius dealbatus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

White-faced Plover

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Paradox Vole	White-faced Plover
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

White-faced Plover

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Taiwan.