Buru Babirusa vs common vole

Babyrousa babyrussa compared with Microtus arvalis

Key Differences

• Buru Babirusa is Vulnerable while common vole is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Buru Babirusa	common vole
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Artiodactyla (Even-toed Ungulates)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Suidae (Pigs)	Cricetidae
Genus	Babyrousa	Microtus
Species	Babyrousa babyrussa	Microtus arvalis

Evolutionary Relationship

Buru Babirusa and common vole share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Buru Babirusa

VU — Vulnerable

common vole

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Buru Babirusa	common vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Buru Babirusa

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.

Buru Babirusa

The Buru Babirusa (Babyrousa babyrussa) is a species in the genus Babyrousa. It is currently classified as Vulnerable 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.