Golden hamster vs pine vole

Mesocricetus auratus compared with Microtus subterraneus

Key Differences

• Golden hamster is Not Evaluated while pine vole is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Golden hamster	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 same	Cricetidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Mesocricetus	Microtus
Species	Mesocricetus auratus	Microtus subterraneus

Evolutionary Relationship

Golden hamster and pine vole share a common ancestor at the Family level: Cricetidae.

Conservation Status

Golden hamster

NE — Not Evaluated

pine vole

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Golden hamster	pine vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Golden hamster

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found across Europe (7 countries) and South America (Colombia, Ecuador).

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.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 1 countries:

🇧🇪 Belgium