Bourlons genet vs common vole

Genetta bourloni compared with Microtus arvalis

Key Differences

• Bourlons genet is Vulnerable while common vole is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Bourlons genet	common vole
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Viverridae	Cricetidae
Genus	Genetta	Microtus
Species	Genetta bourloni	Microtus arvalis

Evolutionary Relationship

Bourlons genet and common vole share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Bourlons genet

VU — Vulnerable

common vole

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Bourlons genet	common vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Bourlons genet

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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.

Bourlons genet

The Bourlons Genet (Genetta bourloni) is a species in the genus Genetta. 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.