Paradox Vole vs Schuppenkotinga

Microtus paradoxus compared with Ampelioides tschudii

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Paradox Vole	Schuppenkotinga
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Aves (Vögel)
Order	Rodentia (Nagetiere)	Passeriformes (Sperlingsvögel)
Family	Cricetidae	Cotingidae
Genus	Microtus	Ampelioides
Species	Microtus paradoxus	Ampelioides tschudii

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Schuppenkotinga

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Schuppenkotinga

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.

Schuppenkotinga

Scaled Fruiteater (Ampelioides tschudii) 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.