Nerz vs Paradox Vole

Mustela lutreola compared with Microtus paradoxus

Key Differences

• Nerz is Extinct while Paradox Vole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Nerz	Paradox Vole
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class same	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order	Carnivora (Raubtiere)	Rodentia (Nagetiere)
Family	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)	Cricetidae
Genus	Mustela	Microtus
Species	Mustela lutreola	Microtus paradoxus

Evolutionary Relationship

Nerz and Paradox Vole share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Säugetiere)

Conservation Status

Nerz

EX — Extinct

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Nerz

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries).

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.