African civet vs Günther's vole
Civettictis civetta compared with Microtus guentheri
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | African civet | Günther's vole |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum same | Chordata (Chordates) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class same | Mammalia (Mammals) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Carnivora (Carnivorans) | Rodentia (Rodents) |
| Family | Viverridae | Cricetidae |
| Genus | Civettictis | Microtus |
| Species | Civettictis civetta | Microtus guentheri |
Evolutionary Relationship
African civet and Günther's vole share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)
Conservation Status
African civet
LC — Least ConcernGünther's vole
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | African civet | Günther's vole |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
African civet
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Distributed across Germany and Sao Tome and Principe.
Günther's vole
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
African civet
The African civet (Civettictis civetta) is a species in the genus Civettictis. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species inhabits Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, found across Germany and Sao Tome and Principe.
Günther's vole
No description available.
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