Black-eared Red-backed Vole vs Varzea Piculet

Eothenomys olitor compared with Picumnus varzeae

Key Differences

• Black-eared Red-backed Vole is Least Concern while Varzea Piculet is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Black-eared Red-backed Vole	Varzea Piculet
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Piciformes (Piciformes)
Family	Cricetidae	Picidae
Genus	Eothenomys	Picumnus
Species	Eothenomys olitor	Picumnus varzeae

Evolutionary Relationship

Black-eared Red-backed Vole and Varzea Piculet share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Black-eared Red-backed Vole

LC — Least Concern

Varzea Piculet

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Black-eared Red-backed Vole	Varzea Piculet
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Black-eared Red-backed Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Varzea Piculet

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Found in Norway. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Black-eared Red-backed Vole

The Black-eared Red-backed Vole (Eothenomys olitor) is a species in the genus Eothenomys. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.