Brandt s Vole vs Goldcrest

Lasiopodomys brandtii compared with Regulus regulus

Key Differences

• Brandt s Vole is Least Concern while Goldcrest is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Brandt s Vole	Goldcrest
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family	Cricetidae	Regulidae
Genus	Lasiopodomys	Regulus
Species	Lasiopodomys brandtii	Regulus regulus

Evolutionary Relationship

Brandt s Vole and Goldcrest share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Brandt s Vole

LC — Least Concern

Goldcrest

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Brandt s Vole	Goldcrest
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Brandt s Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Goldcrest

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Russia, and Sweden. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Brandt s Vole

The Brandt s vole (Lasiopodomys brandtii) is a species in the genus Lasiopodomys. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Goldcrest

Goldcrest (Regulus regulus) is classified as Vulnerable (VU) on the IUCN Red List. Facing a high risk of endangerment in the wild, with declining populations and increasing habitat pressure.