East European Vole vs Heath Pseudomys

Microtus levis compared with Pseudomys shortridgei

Key Differences

• East European Vole is Least Concern while Heath Pseudomys is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	East European Vole	Heath Pseudomys
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	Cricetidae	Muridae (Mice & Rats)
Genus	Microtus	Pseudomys
Species	Microtus levis	Pseudomys shortridgei

Evolutionary Relationship

East European Vole and Heath Pseudomys share a common ancestor at the Order level: Rodentia. (Rodents)

Conservation Status

East European Vole

LC — Least Concern

Heath Pseudomys

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	East European Vole	Heath Pseudomys
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.

Heath Pseudomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.