Paradox Vole vs Violet Gray Bolete

Microtus paradoxus compared with Tylopilus plumbeoviolaceus

Key Differences

• Paradox Vole is Least Concern while Violet Gray Bolete is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Paradox Vole	Violet Gray Bolete
Kingdom	Animalia (Tier)	Fungi (Pilze)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Basidiomycota (Ständerpilze)
Class	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order	Rodentia (Nagetiere)	Boletales (Dickröhrlingsartige)
Family	Cricetidae	Boletaceae
Genus	Microtus	Tylopilus
Species	Microtus paradoxus	Tylopilus plumbeoviolaceus

Conservation Status

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Violet Gray Bolete

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Paradox Vole	Violet Gray Bolete
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Violet Gray Bolete

Habitat

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Range

Found in United States.