Crested servaline genet vs Taiwan Vole

Genetta cristata compared with Microtus kikuchii

Key Differences

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

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Crested servaline genet	Taiwan 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 kikuchii

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Crested servaline genet

VU — Vulnerable

Taiwan Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Crested servaline genet

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Taiwan Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Taiwan.