Franciscana vs Reed Vole

Pontoporia blainvillei compared with Microtus fortis

Key Differences

• Franciscana is Vulnerable while Reed Vole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Franciscana	Reed Vole
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Pontoporiidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Pontoporia	Microtus
Species	Pontoporia blainvillei	Microtus fortis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Franciscana

VU — Vulnerable

Reed Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Franciscana	Reed Vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Franciscana

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Reed Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.