Cuvier s Spiny-rat vs pine vole

Proechimys cuvieri compared with Microtus subterraneus

Key Differences

• Cuvier s Spiny-rat is Least Concern while pine vole is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Cuvier s Spiny-rat	pine vole
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order same	Rodentia (Rodents)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Echimyidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Proechimys	Microtus
Species	Proechimys cuvieri	Microtus subterraneus

Evolutionary Relationship

Cuvier s Spiny-rat and pine vole share a common ancestor at the Order level: Rodentia. (Rodents)

Conservation Status

Cuvier s Spiny-rat

LC — Least Concern

pine vole

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Cuvier s Spiny-rat	pine vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Cuvier s Spiny-rat

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Ecuador and Venezuela.

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.