Dusky melanomys vs Mediterranean Pine Vole

Melanomys caliginosus compared with Microtus duodecimcostatus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dusky melanomys	Mediterranean 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 same	Cricetidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Melanomys	Microtus
Species	Melanomys caliginosus	Microtus duodecimcostatus

Evolutionary Relationship

Dusky melanomys and Mediterranean Pine Vole share a common ancestor at the Family level: Cricetidae.

Conservation Status

Dusky melanomys

LC — Least Concern

Mediterranean Pine Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dusky melanomys	Mediterranean Pine Vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Dusky melanomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.

Mediterranean Pine Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.