Guaira Spiny-rat vs Paradox Vole

Proechimys guairae compared with Microtus paradoxus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Guaira Spiny-rat	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	Echimyidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Proechimys	Microtus
Species	Proechimys guairae	Microtus paradoxus

Evolutionary Relationship

Guaira Spiny-rat and Paradox Vole share a common ancestor at the Order level: Rodentia. (Nagetiere)

Conservation Status

Guaira Spiny-rat

LC — Least Concern

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Guaira Spiny-rat	Paradox Vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Guaira Spiny-rat

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia and Venezuela.

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.