Dormer's Pipistrelle vs pine vole

Scotozous dormeri compared with Microtus subterraneus

Key Differences

  • Dormer's Pipistrelle is Least Concern while pine vole is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Dormer's Pipistrelle pine vole
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordates) Chordata (Chordates)
Class same Mammalia (Mammals) Mammalia (Mammals)
Order Chiroptera (Bats) Rodentia (Rodents)
Family Vespertilionidae Cricetidae
Genus Scotozous Microtus
Species Scotozous dormeri Microtus subterraneus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Dormer's Pipistrelle

LC — Least Concern

pine vole

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Dormer's Pipistrelle pine vole
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Dormer's Pipistrelle

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.

Dormer's Pipistrelle

No description available.

pine vole

No description available.

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