Blondin De Cuvier vs common vole

Perimyotis subflavus compared with Microtus arvalis

Key Differences

  • Blondin De Cuvier is Vulnerable while common vole is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Blondin De Cuvier common vole
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordates) Chordata (Chordates)
Class same Mammalia (Mammals) Mammalia (Mammals)
Order Chiroptera (Bats) Rodentia (Rodents)
Family Vespertilionidae Cricetidae
Genus Perimyotis Microtus
Species Perimyotis subflavus Microtus arvalis

Evolutionary Relationship

Blondin De Cuvier and common vole share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Blondin De Cuvier

VU — Vulnerable

common vole

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Blondin De Cuvier common vole
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Blondin De Cuvier

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

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

common vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Blondin De Cuvier

The Blondin De Cuvier (Perimyotis subflavus) is a species in the genus Perimyotis. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

common vole

common vole (Microtus arvalis) is classified as Near Threatened (NT) on the IUCN Red List. Close to qualifying as threatened, with populations that may become vulnerable without conservation action.

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