Feldmaus vs Paradox Vole

Microtus arvalis compared with Microtus paradoxus

Key Differences

• Feldmaus is Near Threatened while Paradox Vole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Feldmaus	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 same	Microtus	Microtus
Species	Microtus arvalis	Microtus paradoxus

Evolutionary Relationship

Feldmaus and Paradox Vole share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Microtus.

Conservation Status

Feldmaus

NT — Near Threatened

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Feldmaus	Paradox Vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Feldmaus

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Feldmaus

common vole (Microtus arvalis) is classified as Near Threatened (NT) on the IUCN Red List. Close to qualifying as threatened, with populations that may become vulnerable without conservation action.