Andean Akodont vs pine vole

Abrothrix andinus compared with Microtus subterraneus

Key Differences

  • Andean Akodont is Least Concern while pine vole is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Andean Akodont pine vole
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordates) Chordata (Chordates)
Class same Mammalia (Mammals) Mammalia (Mammals)
Order same Rodentia (Rodents) Rodentia (Rodents)
Family same Cricetidae Cricetidae
Genus Abrothrix Microtus
Species Abrothrix andinus Microtus subterraneus

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Akodont and pine vole share a common ancestor at the Family level: Cricetidae.

Conservation Status

Andean Akodont

LC — Least Concern

pine vole

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Andean Akodont pine vole
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Andean Akodont

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

pine vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Belgium. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Andean Akodont

The Andean Akodont (Abrothrix andinus) is a species in the genus Abrothrix. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

pine vole

No description available.

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