European water vole vs Guianan Neacomys

Arvicola amphibius compared with Neacomys guianae

Key Differences

• European water vole is Near Threatened while Guianan Neacomys is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	European water vole	Guianan Neacomys
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	Arvicola	Neacomys
Species	Arvicola amphibius	Neacomys guianae

Evolutionary Relationship

European water vole and Guianan Neacomys share a common ancestor at the Family level: Cricetidae.

Conservation Status

European water vole

NT — Near Threatened

Guianan Neacomys

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	European water vole	Guianan Neacomys
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

European water vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Russia, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Guianan Neacomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Venezuela.