Eurasian lynx vs Thomas s Pine Vole

Lynx lynx compared with Microtus thomasi

Key Differences

• Eurasian lynx is Endangered while Thomas s Pine Vole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Eurasian lynx	Thomas s Pine Vole
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Felidae (Cats)	Cricetidae
Genus	Lynx	Microtus
Species	Lynx lynx	Microtus thomasi

Evolutionary Relationship

Eurasian lynx and Thomas s Pine Vole share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Eurasian lynx

EN — Endangered

Thomas s Pine Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Eurasian lynx	Thomas s Pine Vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Eurasian lynx

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Norway, Russia, Sweden, and Ukraine. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Thomas s Pine Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.