Evoron Vole vs Margay

Microtus evoronensis compared with Leopardus wiedii

Key Differences

• Evoron Vole is Data Deficient while Margay is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Evoron Vole	Margay
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Carnivora (Carnivorans)
Family	Cricetidae	Felidae (Cats)
Genus	Microtus	Leopardus
Species	Microtus evoronensis	Leopardus wiedii

Evolutionary Relationship

Evoron Vole and Margay share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Evoron Vole

DD — Data Deficient

Margay

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Evoron Vole	Margay
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Evoron Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Margay

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.