Andean Cottontail vs common vole

Sylvilagus andinus compared with Microtus arvalis

Key Differences

• Andean Cottontail is Data Deficient while common vole is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Cottontail	common vole
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Lagomorpha (Rabbits & Hares)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Leporidae (Rabbits & Hares)	Cricetidae
Genus	Sylvilagus	Microtus
Species	Sylvilagus andinus	Microtus arvalis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Andean Cottontail

DD — Data Deficient

common vole

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Cottontail	common vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Andean Cottontail

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ecuador.

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.

Andean Cottontail

The Andean Cottontail (Sylvilagus andinus) is a species in the genus Sylvilagus. Its conservation status is listed as Data Deficient, indicating insufficient data for assessment. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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.