Bank Vole vs Pignut Flat-body
Myodes glareolus compared with Depressaria pulcherimella
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Bank Vole | Pignut Flat-body |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Arthropoda (Arthropods) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Insecta (Insects) |
| Order | Rodentia (Rodents) | Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths) |
| Family | Cricetidae | Depressariidae |
| Genus | Myodes | Depressaria |
| Species | Myodes glareolus | Depressaria pulcherimella |
Evolutionary Relationship
Bank Vole and Pignut Flat-body share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)
Conservation Status
Bank Vole
LC — Least ConcernPignut Flat-body
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Bank Vole | Pignut Flat-body |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
Pignut Flat-body
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
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.
Pignut Flat-body
No description available.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 4 countries:
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