European Ground Squirrel vs rock vole

Spermophilus citellus compared with Microtus chrotorrhinus

Key Differences

• European Ground Squirrel is Endangered while rock vole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	European Ground Squirrel	rock 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	Sciuridae (Squirrels)	Cricetidae
Genus	Spermophilus	Microtus
Species	Spermophilus citellus	Microtus chrotorrhinus

Evolutionary Relationship

European Ground Squirrel and rock vole share a common ancestor at the Order level: Rodentia. (Rodents)

Conservation Status

European Ground Squirrel

EN — Endangered

rock vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	European Ground Squirrel	rock vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

European Ground Squirrel

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

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

rock vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in United States.