Cabrera s Vole vs common vole

Microtus cabrerae compared with Microtus arvalis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Cabrera s 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 same Microtus Microtus
Species Microtus cabrerae Microtus arvalis

Evolutionary Relationship

Cabrera s Vole and common vole share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Microtus.

Conservation Status

Cabrera s Vole

NT — Near Threatened

common vole

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Cabrera s Vole common vole
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Cabrera s 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.

Cabrera s Vole

The Cabrera s Vole (Microtus cabrerae) is a species in the genus Microtus. It is currently classified as Near Threatened 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.

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