Bower s Berylmys vs common vole

Berylmys bowersi compared with Microtus arvalis

Key Differences

  • Bower s Berylmys is Least Concern while common vole is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Bower s Berylmys common vole
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordates) Chordata (Chordates)
Class same Mammalia (Mammals) Mammalia (Mammals)
Order same Rodentia (Rodents) Rodentia (Rodents)
Family Muridae (Mice & Rats) Cricetidae
Genus Berylmys Microtus
Species Berylmys bowersi Microtus arvalis

Evolutionary Relationship

Bower s Berylmys and common vole share a common ancestor at the Order level: Rodentia. (Rodents)

Conservation Status

Bower s Berylmys

LC — Least Concern

common vole

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Bower s Berylmys common vole
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Bower s Berylmys

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.

Bower s Berylmys

The Bower S Berylmys (Berylmys bowersi) is a species in the genus Berylmys. It is currently classified as Least Concern 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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