European Mink vs Paradox Vole

Mustela lutreola compared with Microtus paradoxus

Key Differences

• European Mink is Extinct while Paradox Vole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	European Mink	Paradox Vole
Kingdom same	Animalia (动物界)	Animalia (动物界)
Phylum same	Chordata (脊索动物门)	Chordata (脊索动物门)
Class same	Mammalia (哺乳動物)	Mammalia (哺乳動物)
Order	Carnivora (食肉目)	Rodentia (啮齿目)
Family	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)	Cricetidae
Genus	Mustela	Microtus
Species	Mustela lutreola	Microtus paradoxus

Evolutionary Relationship

European Mink and Paradox Vole share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (哺乳動物)

Conservation Status

European Mink

EX — Extinct

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	European Mink	Paradox Vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

European Mink

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries).

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.