Paradox Vole vs Gekröse-Trüffel

Microtus paradoxus compared with Tuber mesentericum

Key Differences

• Paradox Vole is Least Concern while Gekröse-Trüffel is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Paradox Vole	Gekröse-Trüffel
Kingdom	Animalia (Tier)	Fungi (Pilze)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Ascomycota (Schlauchpilze)
Class	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Pezizomycetes (Pezizomycetes)
Order	Rodentia (Nagetiere)	Pezizales (Pezizales)
Family	Cricetidae	Tuberaceae
Genus	Microtus	Tuber
Species	Microtus paradoxus	Tuber mesentericum

Conservation Status

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Gekröse-Trüffel

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Paradox Vole	Gekröse-Trüffel
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Gekröse-Trüffel

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Denmark and Sweden. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.