Paradox Vole vs Yellow Shield

Microtus paradoxus compared with Pluteus chrysophaeus

Key Differences

• Paradox Vole is Least Concern while Yellow Shield is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Paradox Vole	Yellow Shield
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)
Family	Cricetidae	Pluteaceae
Genus	Microtus	Pluteus
Species	Microtus paradoxus	Pluteus chrysophaeus

Conservation Status

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Yellow Shield

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Paradox Vole	Yellow Shield
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Yellow Shield

Habitat

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

Range

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