Chinese Hare vs rock vole

Lepus sinensis compared with Microtus chrotorrhinus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Chinese Hare rock vole
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordates) Chordata (Chordates)
Class same Mammalia (Mammals) Mammalia (Mammals)
Order Lagomorpha (Rabbits & Hares) Rodentia (Rodents)
Family Leporidae (Rabbits & Hares) Cricetidae
Genus Lepus Microtus
Species Lepus sinensis Microtus chrotorrhinus

Evolutionary Relationship

Chinese Hare and rock vole share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Chinese Hare

LC — Least Concern

rock vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Chinese Hare rock vole
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Chinese Hare

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

rock vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in United States.

Chinese Hare

The Chinese Hare (Lepus sinensis) is a species in the genus Lepus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

rock vole

No description available.

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