Gambian Mongoose vs pine vole

Mungos gambianus compared with Microtus subterraneus

Key Differences

• Gambian Mongoose is Least Concern while pine vole is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Gambian Mongoose	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	Herpestidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Mungos	Microtus
Species	Mungos gambianus	Microtus subterraneus

Evolutionary Relationship

Gambian Mongoose and pine vole share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Gambian Mongoose

LC — Least Concern

pine vole

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Gambian Mongoose	pine vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Gambian Mongoose

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.