European Snow Vole vs Montane Water Vole

Chionomys nivalis compared with Arvicola scherman

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	European Snow Vole	Montane Water 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	Arvicola
Species	Chionomys nivalis	Arvicola scherman

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

European Snow Vole

LC — Least Concern

Montane Water Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	European Snow Vole	Montane Water 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.

Montane Water Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Belgium.