European water vole vs

Arvicola amphibius compared with Postia ceriflua

Key Differences

  • European water vole is Near Threatened while is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank European water vole
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order Rodentia (Rodents) Polyporales (Polyporales)
Family Cricetidae Dacryobolaceae
Genus Arvicola Postia
Species Arvicola amphibius Postia ceriflua

Conservation Status

European water vole

NT — Near Threatened

EN — Endangered

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

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Norway and Sweden. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

European water vole

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Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 2 countries:

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