Merida-Andenmaus vs Paradox Vole

Aepeomys lugens compared with Microtus paradoxus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Merida-Andenmaus	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	Aepeomys	Microtus
Species	Aepeomys lugens	Microtus paradoxus

Evolutionary Relationship

Merida-Andenmaus and Paradox Vole share a common ancestor at the Family level: Cricetidae.

Conservation Status

Merida-Andenmaus

LC — Least Concern

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Merida-Andenmaus	Paradox Vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Merida-Andenmaus

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.