Black Muntjac vs rock vole

Muntiacus crinifrons compared with Microtus chrotorrhinus

Key Differences

  • Black Muntjac is Vulnerable while rock vole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Black Muntjac rock vole
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordates) Chordata (Chordates)
Class same Mammalia (Mammals) Mammalia (Mammals)
Order Artiodactyla (Even-toed Ungulates) Rodentia (Rodents)
Family Cervidae (Deer) Cricetidae
Genus Muntiacus Microtus
Species Muntiacus crinifrons Microtus chrotorrhinus

Evolutionary Relationship

Black Muntjac and rock vole share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Black Muntjac

VU — Vulnerable

rock vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Black Muntjac rock vole
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Black Muntjac

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

rock vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in United States.

Black Muntjac

The Black Muntjac (Muntiacus crinifrons) is a species in the genus Muntiacus. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

rock vole

No description available.

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