Angolan genet vs common vole

Genetta angolensis compared with Microtus arvalis

Key Differences

• Angolan genet is Least Concern while common vole is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Angolan genet	common vole
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Viverridae	Cricetidae
Genus	Genetta	Microtus
Species	Genetta angolensis	Microtus arvalis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Angolan genet

LC — Least Concern

common vole

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Angolan genet	common vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Angolan genet

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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.

Angolan genet

The Angolan genet (Genetta angolensis) is a species in the genus Genetta. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. 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.