East European Vole vs Fossa

Microtus levis compared with Cryptoprocta ferox

Key Differences

• East European Vole is Least Concern while Fossa is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	East European Vole	Fossa
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Carnivora (Carnivorans)
Family	Cricetidae	Eupleridae
Genus	Microtus	Cryptoprocta
Species	Microtus levis	Cryptoprocta ferox

Evolutionary Relationship

East European Vole and Fossa share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

East European Vole

LC — Least Concern

Fossa

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	East European Vole	Fossa
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

East European Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Norway.

Fossa

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.