Cabrera s Vole vs Malagasy civet

Microtus cabrerae compared with Fossa fossana

Key Differences

  • Cabrera s Vole is Near Threatened while Malagasy civet is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Cabrera s Vole Malagasy civet
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordates) Chordata (Chordates)
Class same Mammalia (Mammals) Mammalia (Mammals)
Order Rodentia (Rodents) Carnivora (Carnivorans)
Family Cricetidae Eupleridae
Genus Microtus Fossa
Species Microtus cabrerae Fossa fossana

Evolutionary Relationship

Cabrera s Vole and Malagasy civet share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Cabrera s Vole

NT — Near Threatened

Malagasy civet

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Cabrera s Vole Malagasy civet
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Cabrera s Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Malagasy civet

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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.

Malagasy civet

No description available.

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