Eastern Mole Vole vs Marbled polecat

Ellobius tancrei compared with Vormela peregusna

Key Differences

• Eastern Mole Vole is Least Concern while Marbled polecat is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Eastern Mole Vole	Marbled polecat
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	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)
Genus	Ellobius	Vormela
Species	Ellobius tancrei	Vormela peregusna

Evolutionary Relationship

Eastern Mole Vole and Marbled polecat share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Eastern Mole Vole

LC — Least Concern

Marbled polecat

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Eastern Mole Vole	Marbled polecat
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Eastern Mole Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Marbled polecat

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ukraine. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.