Brown Zygodont vs pine vole

Zygodontomys brunneus compared with Microtus subterraneus

Key Differences

  • Brown Zygodont is Least Concern while pine vole is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Brown Zygodont 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 Zygodontomys Microtus
Species Zygodontomys brunneus Microtus subterraneus

Evolutionary Relationship

Brown Zygodont and pine vole share a common ancestor at the Family level: Cricetidae.

Conservation Status

Brown Zygodont

LC — Least Concern

pine vole

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Brown Zygodont pine vole
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Brown Zygodont

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Colombia.

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.

Brown Zygodont

The Brown Zygodont (Zygodontomys brunneus) is a species in the genus Zygodontomys. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

pine vole

No description available.

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