Rotkardinal vs Paradox Vole

Cardinalis cardinalis compared with Microtus paradoxus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Rotkardinal Paradox Vole
Kingdom same Animalia (Tier) Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordatiere) Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class Aves (Vögel) Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order Passeriformes (Sperlingsvögel) Rodentia (Nagetiere)
Family Cardinalidae Cricetidae
Genus Cardinalis Microtus
Species Cardinalis cardinalis Microtus paradoxus

Evolutionary Relationship

Rotkardinal and Paradox Vole share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordatiere)

Conservation Status

Rotkardinal

LC — Least Concern

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Rotkardinal Paradox Vole
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Rotkardinal

Habitat

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

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (United Arab Emirates), Europe (6 countries), and North America (United States).

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Rotkardinal

Common Cardinal (Cardinalis cardinalis) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.

Paradox Vole

No description available.

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