Andean Caenolestid vs pine vole

Caenolestes condorensis compared with Microtus subterraneus

Key Differences

• Andean Caenolestid is Vulnerable while pine vole is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Caenolestid	pine vole
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Paucituberculata (Paucituberculata)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Caenolestidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Caenolestes	Microtus
Species	Caenolestes condorensis	Microtus subterraneus

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Caenolestid and pine vole share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Andean Caenolestid

VU — Vulnerable

pine vole

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Caenolestid	pine vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Andean Caenolestid

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ecuador. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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 Caenolestid

The Andean Caenolestid (Caenolestes condorensis) is a species in the genus Caenolestes. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.