Paradox Vole vs Zebra Duiker

Microtus paradoxus compared with Cephalophus zebra

Key Differences

• Paradox Vole is Least Concern while Zebra Duiker is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Paradox Vole	Zebra Duiker
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Artiodactyla (Even-toed Ungulates)
Family	Cricetidae	Bovidae (Bovids)
Genus	Microtus	Cephalophus
Species	Microtus paradoxus	Cephalophus zebra

Evolutionary Relationship

Paradox Vole and Zebra Duiker share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Zebra Duiker

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Paradox Vole	Zebra Duiker
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Zebra Duiker

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.