Golden hamster vs Reed Vole

Mesocricetus auratus compared with Microtus fortis

Key Differences

• Golden hamster is Not Evaluated while Reed Vole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Golden hamster	Reed 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 fortis

Evolutionary Relationship

Golden hamster and Reed Vole share a common ancestor at the Family level: Cricetidae.

Conservation Status

Golden hamster

NE — Not Evaluated

Reed Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Golden hamster	Reed 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).

Reed Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.