European Mink vs Gudaur Snow Vole

Mustela lutreola compared with Chionomys gud

Key Differences

• European Mink is Extinct while Gudaur Snow Vole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	European Mink	Gudaur Snow 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	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)	Cricetidae
Genus	Mustela	Chionomys
Species	Mustela lutreola	Chionomys gud

Evolutionary Relationship

European Mink and Gudaur Snow Vole share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

European Mink

EX — Extinct

Gudaur Snow Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	European Mink	Gudaur Snow Vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

European Mink

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries).

Gudaur Snow Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.