vs European water vole

Arcyria major compared with Arvicola amphibius

Key Differences

  • is Not Evaluated while European water vole is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank European water vole
Kingdom Protozoa (protozoa) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Mycetozoa Chordata (Chordates)
Class Myxomycetes (Myxomycetes) Mammalia (Mammals)
Order Trichiales (Trichiales) Rodentia (Rodents)
Family Arcyriaceae Cricetidae
Genus Arcyria Arvicola
Species Arcyria major Arvicola amphibius

Conservation Status

NE — Not Evaluated

European water vole

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute European water vole
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Habitat

Native to Asia and Europe and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), and South America (Brazil).

European water vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Russia, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Arcyria major is a species in the genus Arcyria. Native to Asia and Europe and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

European water vole

No description available.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 4 countries:

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