Beira vs common vole

Dorcatragus megalotis compared with Microtus arvalis

Key Differences

• Beira is Vulnerable while common vole is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Beira	common vole
Kingdom same	Animalia (حيوانات)	Animalia (حيوانات)
Phylum same	Chordata (حبليات)	Chordata (حبليات)
Class same	Mammalia (ثدييات)	Mammalia (ثدييات)
Order	Artiodactyla (مزدوجات الأصابع)	Rodentia (قوارض)
Family	Bovidae (Bovids)	Cricetidae
Genus	Dorcatragus	Microtus
Species	Dorcatragus megalotis	Microtus arvalis

Evolutionary Relationship

Beira and common vole share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (ثدييات)

Conservation Status

Beira

VU — Vulnerable

common vole

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Beira	common vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Beira

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

common vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Beira

The Beira (Dorcatragus megalotis) is a species in the genus Dorcatragus. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. The species is documented in scientific literature under the name Dorcatragus megalotis.

common vole

common vole (Microtus arvalis) is classified as Near Threatened (NT) on the IUCN Red List. Close to qualifying as threatened, with populations that may become vulnerable without conservation action.