Paradox Vole vs White Hedgehog

Microtus paradoxus compared with Hydnum albidum

Key Differences

• Paradox Vole is Least Concern while White Hedgehog is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Paradox Vole	White Hedgehog
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Cantharellales (Cantharellales)
Family	Cricetidae	Hydnaceae
Genus	Microtus	Hydnum
Species	Microtus paradoxus	Hydnum albidum

Conservation Status

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

White Hedgehog

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

White Hedgehog

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.