Clarke s Vole vs Javan Flameback

Microtus clarkei compared with Chrysocolaptes strictus

Key Differences

• Clarke s Vole is Least Concern while Javan Flameback is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Clarke s Vole	Javan Flameback
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Piciformes (Piciformes)
Family	Cricetidae	Picidae
Genus	Microtus	Chrysocolaptes
Species	Microtus clarkei	Chrysocolaptes strictus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Clarke s Vole

LC — Least Concern

Javan Flameback

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Clarke s Vole	Javan Flameback
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Clarke s Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Javan Flameback

Habitat

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

Range

Found in Norway. 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.