European Snow Vole vs Serotine

Chionomys nivalis compared with Eptesicus serotinus

Key Differences

• European Snow Vole is Least Concern while Serotine is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	European Snow Vole	Serotine
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Chiroptera (Bats)
Family	Cricetidae	Vespertilionidae
Genus	Chionomys	Eptesicus
Species	Chionomys nivalis	Eptesicus serotinus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

European Snow Vole

LC — Least Concern

Serotine

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	European Snow Vole	Serotine
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.

Serotine

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found across Europe (7 countries). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Serotine

Serotine (Eptesicus serotinus) is classified as Vulnerable (VU) on the IUCN Red List. Facing a high risk of endangerment in the wild, with declining populations and increasing habitat pressure.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

🇺🇦 Ukraine