Black-eared Deermouse vs Paradox Vole

Peromyscus melanotis compared with Microtus paradoxus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Black-eared Deermouse Paradox Vole
Kingdom same Animalia (Tier) Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordatiere) Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class same Mammalia (Säugetiere) Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order same Rodentia (Nagetiere) Rodentia (Nagetiere)
Family same Cricetidae Cricetidae
Genus Peromyscus Microtus
Species Peromyscus melanotis Microtus paradoxus

Evolutionary Relationship

Black-eared Deermouse and Paradox Vole share a common ancestor at the Family level: Cricetidae.

Conservation Status

Black-eared Deermouse

LC — Least Concern

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Black-eared Deermouse Paradox Vole
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Black-eared Deermouse

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Black-eared Deermouse

The Black-eared Deermouse (Peromyscus melanotis) is a species in the genus Peromyscus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Paradox Vole

No description available.

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