Brandt s Hamster vs pine vole

Mesocricetus brandti compared with Microtus subterraneus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Brandt s Hamster	pine 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 same	Cricetidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Mesocricetus	Microtus
Species	Mesocricetus brandti	Microtus subterraneus

Evolutionary Relationship

Brandt s Hamster and pine vole share a common ancestor at the Family level: Cricetidae.

Conservation Status

Brandt s Hamster

NT — Near Threatened

pine vole

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Brandt s Hamster	pine vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Brandt s Hamster

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

pine vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Belgium. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Brandt s Hamster

The Brandt s hamster (Mesocricetus brandti) is a species in the genus Mesocricetus. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.