Flat-headed cat vs pine vole

Prionailurus planiceps compared with Microtus subterraneus

Key Differences

• Flat-headed cat is Endangered while pine vole is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Flat-headed cat	pine vole
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Felidae (Cats)	Cricetidae
Genus	Prionailurus	Microtus
Species	Prionailurus planiceps	Microtus subterraneus

Evolutionary Relationship

Flat-headed cat and pine vole share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Flat-headed cat

EN — Endangered

pine vole

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Flat-headed cat	pine vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Flat-headed cat

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

pine vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Belgium. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.