Darwin's fox vs pine vole

Lycalopex fulvipes compared with Microtus subterraneus

Key Differences

• Darwin's fox is Endangered while pine vole is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Darwin's fox	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	Canidae (Dogs & Wolves)	Cricetidae
Genus	Lycalopex	Microtus
Species	Lycalopex fulvipes	Microtus subterraneus

Evolutionary Relationship

Darwin's fox and pine vole share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Darwin's fox

EN — Endangered

pine vole

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Darwin's fox	pine vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Darwin's fox

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.