European water vole vs

Arvicola amphibius compared with Planktothrix isothrix

Key Differences

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

Taxonomic Classification

Rank European water vole
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Bacteria (Bacteria)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Cyanobacteria (Cyanobacteria)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Cyanobacteriia
Order Rodentia (Rodents) Cyanobacteriales
Family Cricetidae Microcoleaceae
Genus Arvicola Planktothrix
Species Arvicola amphibius Planktothrix isothrix

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 Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

European water vole

No description available.

No description available.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 3 countries:

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