Clarke s Vole vs Variable Chachalaca / Little Chachalaca

Microtus clarkei compared with Ortalis motmot

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Clarke s Vole	Variable Chachalaca / Little Chachalaca
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Galliformes (Galliformes)
Family	Cricetidae	Cracidae
Genus	Microtus	Ortalis
Species	Microtus clarkei	Ortalis motmot

Evolutionary Relationship

Clarke s Vole and Variable Chachalaca / Little Chachalaca share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Clarke s Vole

LC — Least Concern

Variable Chachalaca / Little Chachalaca

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Clarke s Vole	Variable Chachalaca / Little Chachalaca
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Clarke s Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Variable Chachalaca / Little Chachalaca

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Norway, and Venezuela.

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.