Bavarian Pine Vole vs Springtail

Microtus bavaricus compared with Entomobrya albocincta

Key Differences

• Bavarian Pine Vole is Critically Endangered while Springtail is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Bavarian Pine Vole	Springtail
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Collembola (springtail)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Entomobryomorpha (Entomobryomorpha)
Family	Cricetidae	Entomobryidae
Genus	Microtus	Entomobrya
Species	Microtus bavaricus	Entomobrya albocincta

Evolutionary Relationship

Bavarian Pine Vole and Springtail share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Bavarian Pine Vole

CR — Critically Endangered

Springtail

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Bavarian Pine Vole	Springtail
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Bavarian Pine Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Springtail

Habitat

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

Range

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States).

Bavarian Pine Vole

The Bavarian Pine Vole (Microtus bavaricus) is a species in the genus Microtus. It is currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.