Amazon weasel vs Taiwan Vole

Mustela africana compared with Microtus kikuchii

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Amazon weasel Taiwan 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 Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters) Cricetidae
Genus Mustela Microtus
Species Mustela africana Microtus kikuchii

Evolutionary Relationship

Amazon weasel and Taiwan Vole share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Amazon weasel

LC — Least Concern

Taiwan Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Amazon weasel Taiwan Vole
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Amazon weasel

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Taiwan Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Taiwan.

Amazon weasel

The Amazon weasel (Mustela africana) is a species in the genus Mustela. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Taiwan Vole

No description available.

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