Andean Mouse vs rock vole

Andinomys edax compared with Microtus chrotorrhinus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Mouse	rock 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	Andinomys	Microtus
Species	Andinomys edax	Microtus chrotorrhinus

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Mouse and rock vole share a common ancestor at the Family level: Cricetidae.

Conservation Status

Andean Mouse

LC — Least Concern

rock vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Mouse	rock vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Andean Mouse

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

rock vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in United States.

Andean Mouse

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