Golden Thomasomys vs Reed Vole

Thomasomys aureus compared with Microtus fortis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Golden Thomasomys	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	Thomasomys	Microtus
Species	Thomasomys aureus	Microtus fortis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Golden Thomasomys

LC — Least Concern

Reed Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Golden Thomasomys	Reed Vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Golden Thomasomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.

Reed Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.