Andean Cottontail vs Reed Vole

Sylvilagus andinus compared with Microtus fortis

Key Differences

• Andean Cottontail is Data Deficient while Reed Vole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Cottontail	Reed 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 fortis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Andean Cottontail

DD — Data Deficient

Reed Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Cottontail	Reed 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.

Reed Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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.