Crested servaline genet vs Reed Vole

Genetta cristata compared with Microtus fortis

Key Differences

• Crested servaline genet is Vulnerable while Reed Vole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Crested servaline genet	Reed 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 fortis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Crested servaline genet

VU — Vulnerable

Reed Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Crested servaline genet	Reed Vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Crested servaline genet

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Reed Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.