Canadian lynx vs Muya Valley Vole

Lynx canadensis compared with Microtus mujanensis

Key Differences

• Canadian lynx is Least Concern while Muya Valley Vole is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Canadian lynx	Muya Valley Vole
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Felidae (Cats)	Cricetidae
Genus	Lynx	Microtus
Species	Lynx canadensis	Microtus mujanensis

Evolutionary Relationship

Canadian lynx and Muya Valley Vole share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Canadian lynx

LC — Least Concern

Muya Valley Vole

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Canadian lynx	Muya Valley Vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Canadian lynx

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in United States.

Muya Valley Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Canadian lynx

The Canadian lynx (Lynx canadensis) is a species in the genus Lynx. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.