Gem vs Muya Valley Vole

Orthonama obstipata compared with Microtus mujanensis

Key Differences

• Gem is Not Evaluated while Muya Valley Vole is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Gem	Muya Valley Vole
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Arthropoda (Arthropods)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Insecta (Insects)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Geometridae	Cricetidae
Genus	Orthonama	Microtus
Species	Orthonama obstipata	Microtus mujanensis

Evolutionary Relationship

Gem and Muya Valley Vole share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Gem

NE — Not Evaluated

Muya Valley Vole

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Gem	Muya Valley Vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Gem

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Widely distributed across Africa (Cabo Verde, Congo (DRC), South Africa), Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), and North America (Canada, United States).

Muya Valley Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.