European Snow Vole vs Lacustrine Vole

Chionomys nivalis compared with Microtus limnophilus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	European Snow Vole	Lacustrine 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	Chionomys	Microtus
Species	Chionomys nivalis	Microtus limnophilus

Evolutionary Relationship

European Snow Vole and Lacustrine Vole share a common ancestor at the Family level: Cricetidae.

Conservation Status

European Snow Vole

LC — Least Concern

Lacustrine Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	European Snow Vole	Lacustrine Vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

European Snow Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ukraine.

Lacustrine Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.