European water vole vs Mindanao Batomys

Arvicola amphibius compared with Batomys salomonseni

Key Differences

• European water vole is Near Threatened while Mindanao Batomys is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	European water vole	Mindanao Batomys
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	Cricetidae	Muridae (Mice & Rats)
Genus	Arvicola	Batomys
Species	Arvicola amphibius	Batomys salomonseni

Evolutionary Relationship

European water vole and Mindanao Batomys share a common ancestor at the Order level: Rodentia. (Rodents)

Conservation Status

European water vole

NT — Near Threatened

Mindanao Batomys

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	European water vole	Mindanao Batomys
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.

Mindanao Batomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.