Merriam's kangaroo rat vs Paradox Vole

Dipodomys merriami compared with Microtus paradoxus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Merriam's kangaroo rat	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 same	Rodentia (啮齿目)	Rodentia (啮齿目)
Family	Heteromyidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Dipodomys	Microtus
Species	Dipodomys merriami	Microtus paradoxus

Evolutionary Relationship

Merriam's kangaroo rat and Paradox Vole share a common ancestor at the Order level: Rodentia. (啮齿目)

Conservation Status

Merriam's kangaroo rat

LC — Least Concern

Paradox Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Merriam's kangaroo rat	Paradox Vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Merriam's kangaroo rat

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Paradox Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.