Cabrera s Vole vs Galapagos Oryzomys

Microtus cabrerae compared with Aegialomys galapagoensis

Key Differences

• Cabrera s Vole is Near Threatened while Galapagos Oryzomys is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Cabrera s Vole	Galapagos Oryzomys
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	Microtus	Aegialomys
Species	Microtus cabrerae	Aegialomys galapagoensis

Evolutionary Relationship

Cabrera s Vole and Galapagos Oryzomys share a common ancestor at the Family level: Cricetidae.

Conservation Status

Cabrera s Vole

NT — Near Threatened

Galapagos Oryzomys

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Cabrera s Vole	Galapagos Oryzomys
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Cabrera s Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Galapagos Oryzomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ecuador. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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.