Eastern Mole Vole vs pine vole

Ellobius tancrei compared with Microtus subterraneus

Key Differences

• Eastern Mole Vole is Least Concern while pine vole is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Eastern Mole Vole	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	Ellobius	Microtus
Species	Ellobius tancrei	Microtus subterraneus

Evolutionary Relationship

Eastern Mole Vole and pine vole share a common ancestor at the Family level: Cricetidae.

Conservation Status

Eastern Mole Vole

LC — Least Concern

pine vole

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Eastern Mole Vole	pine vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Eastern Mole Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

pine vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Belgium. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.