Flat-headed cat vs Reed Vole

Prionailurus planiceps compared with Microtus fortis

Key Differences

• Flat-headed cat is Endangered while Reed Vole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Flat-headed cat	Reed 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 fortis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Flat-headed cat

EN — Endangered

Reed Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Flat-headed cat	Reed Vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Flat-headed cat

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Reed Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.