Clarke s Vole vs Goldcrest

Microtus clarkei compared with Regulus regulus

Key Differences

• Clarke s Vole is Least Concern while Goldcrest is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Clarke s Vole	Goldcrest
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family	Cricetidae	Regulidae
Genus	Microtus	Regulus
Species	Microtus clarkei	Regulus regulus

Evolutionary Relationship

Clarke s Vole and Goldcrest share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Clarke s Vole

LC — Least Concern

Goldcrest

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Clarke s Vole	Goldcrest
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Clarke s Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Goldcrest

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Russia, and Sweden. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Clarke s Vole

The Clarke s Vole (Microtus clarkei) 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.

Goldcrest

Goldcrest (Regulus regulus) is classified as Vulnerable (VU) on the IUCN Red List. Facing a high risk of endangerment in the wild, with declining populations and increasing habitat pressure.