European water vole vs

Arvicola amphibius compared with Hemiselmis cyclopea

Key Differences

  • European water vole is Near Threatened while is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank European water vole
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Chromista (Chromista)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Cryptophyta
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Cryptophyceae (Cryptophyceae)
Order Rodentia (Rodents) Pyrenomonadales (Pyrenomonadales)
Family Cricetidae Chroomonadaceae
Genus Arvicola Hemiselmis
Species Arvicola amphibius Hemiselmis cyclopea

Conservation Status

European water vole

NT — Near Threatened

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute European water vole
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.

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Norway and Sweden.

European water vole

No description available.

No description available.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 2 countries:

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