Gambian Sun Squirrel vs pine vole

Heliosciurus gambianus compared with Microtus subterraneus

Key Differences

• Gambian Sun Squirrel is Least Concern while pine vole is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Gambian Sun Squirrel	pine vole
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order same	Rodentia (Rodents)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Sciuridae (Squirrels)	Cricetidae
Genus	Heliosciurus	Microtus
Species	Heliosciurus gambianus	Microtus subterraneus

Evolutionary Relationship

Gambian Sun Squirrel and pine vole share a common ancestor at the Order level: Rodentia. (Rodents)

Conservation Status

Gambian Sun Squirrel

LC — Least Concern

pine vole

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Gambian Sun Squirrel	pine vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Gambian Sun Squirrel

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.