Bucharian Vole vs common vole

Blanfordimys bucharensis compared with Microtus arvalis

Key Differences

• Bucharian Vole is Least Concern while common vole is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Bucharian Vole	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 same	Cricetidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Blanfordimys	Microtus
Species	Blanfordimys bucharensis	Microtus arvalis

Evolutionary Relationship

Bucharian Vole and common vole share a common ancestor at the Family level: Cricetidae.

Conservation Status

Bucharian Vole

LC — Least Concern

common vole

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Bucharian Vole	common vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Bucharian Vole

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.

Bucharian Vole

The Bucharian Vole (Blanfordimys bucharensis) is a species in the genus Blanfordimys. 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.