Bank Vole vs Lesser Mountain Ringlet
Myodes glareolus compared with Erebia melampus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Bank Vole | Lesser Mountain Ringlet |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order | Rodentia (Rodents) | Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) |
| Family | Cricetidae | Nymphalidae (Brush-footed Butterflies) |
| Genus | Myodes | Erebia |
| Species | Myodes glareolus | Erebia melampus |
Evolutionary Relationship
Bank Vole and Lesser Mountain Ringlet share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)
Conservation Status
Bank Vole
LC — Least ConcernLesser Mountain Ringlet
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Bank Vole | Lesser Mountain Ringlet |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Bank Vole
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (Canada).
Lesser Mountain Ringlet
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Found across Europe (6 countries).
Bank Vole
Bank Vole (Myodes glareolus) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.
Lesser Mountain Ringlet
No description available.
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