Dwarf iris vs Narrow-headed Vole

Iris pumila compared with Microtus gregalis

Key Differences

• Dwarf iris is Not Evaluated while Narrow-headed Vole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dwarf iris	Narrow-headed Vole
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Insecta (Insects)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Mantodea (Mantodea)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Eremiaphilidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Iris	Microtus
Species	Iris pumila	Microtus gregalis

Evolutionary Relationship

Dwarf iris and Narrow-headed Vole share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Dwarf iris

NE — Not Evaluated

Narrow-headed Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dwarf iris	Narrow-headed Vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Dwarf iris

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found across Europe (7 countries) and North America (Canada, United States).

Narrow-headed Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.