California vole vs Golden hamster

Microtus californicus compared with Mesocricetus auratus

Key Differences

• California vole is Least Concern while Golden hamster is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	California vole	Golden hamster
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	Mesocricetus
Species	Microtus californicus	Mesocricetus auratus

Evolutionary Relationship

California vole and Golden hamster share a common ancestor at the Family level: Cricetidae.

Conservation Status

California vole

LC — Least Concern

Golden hamster

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	California vole	Golden hamster
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

California vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Golden hamster

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found across Europe (7 countries) and South America (Colombia, Ecuador).

California vole

The California vole (Microtus californicus) is a species in the genus Microtus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.