Eva s Red-backed Vole vs Weka

Caryomys eva compared with Gallirallus australis

Key Differences

• Eva s Red-backed Vole is Least Concern while Weka is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Eva s Red-backed Vole	Weka
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Gruiformes (Gruiformes)
Family	Cricetidae	Rallidae
Genus	Caryomys	Gallirallus
Species	Caryomys eva	Gallirallus australis

Evolutionary Relationship

Eva s Red-backed Vole and Weka share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Eva s Red-backed Vole

LC — Least Concern

Weka

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Eva s Red-backed Vole	Weka
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Eva s Red-backed Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Weka

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Found in Norway. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.