Crested servaline genet vs pine vole

Genetta cristata compared with Microtus subterraneus

Key Differences

• Crested servaline genet is Vulnerable while pine vole is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Crested servaline genet	pine 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	Viverridae	Cricetidae
Genus	Genetta	Microtus
Species	Genetta cristata	Microtus subterraneus

Evolutionary Relationship

Crested servaline genet and pine vole share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Crested servaline genet

VU — Vulnerable

pine vole

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Crested servaline genet	pine vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Crested servaline genet

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

pine vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Belgium. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.