Cyprus Spiny Mouse vs pine vole

Acomys nesiotes compared with Microtus subterraneus

Key Differences

• Cyprus Spiny Mouse is Data Deficient while pine vole is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Cyprus Spiny Mouse	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	Muridae (Mice & Rats)	Cricetidae
Genus	Acomys	Microtus
Species	Acomys nesiotes	Microtus subterraneus

Evolutionary Relationship

Cyprus Spiny Mouse and pine vole share a common ancestor at the Order level: Rodentia. (Rodents)

Conservation Status

Cyprus Spiny Mouse

DD — Data Deficient

pine vole

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Cyprus Spiny Mouse	pine vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Cyprus Spiny Mouse

Habitat

Inhabits Mediterranean forests and woodlands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.

Range

Found in Cyprus.

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.