California vole vs Leightons linsang

Microtus californicus compared with Poiana leightoni

Key Differences

• California vole is Least Concern while Leightons linsang is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	California vole	Leightons linsang
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	Viverridae
Genus	Microtus	Poiana
Species	Microtus californicus	Poiana leightoni

Evolutionary Relationship

California vole and Leightons linsang share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

California vole

LC — Least Concern

Leightons linsang

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	California vole	Leightons linsang
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

California vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Leightons linsang

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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.