Fynbos Golden Mole vs Pyreneean Pine Vole

Amblysomus corriae compared with Microtus gerbei

Key Differences

• Fynbos Golden Mole is Near Threatened while Pyreneean Pine Vole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Fynbos Golden Mole	Pyreneean Pine Vole
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Afrosoricida (Afrosoricida)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Chrysochloridae	Cricetidae
Genus	Amblysomus	Microtus
Species	Amblysomus corriae	Microtus gerbei

Evolutionary Relationship

Fynbos Golden Mole and Pyreneean Pine Vole share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Fynbos Golden Mole

NT — Near Threatened

Pyreneean Pine Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Fynbos Golden Mole	Pyreneean Pine Vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Fynbos Golden Mole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Pyreneean Pine Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.