Gray-bellied Squirrel vs pine vole

Callosciurus caniceps compared with Microtus subterraneus

Key Differences

• Gray-bellied Squirrel is Least Concern while pine vole is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Gray-bellied 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	Callosciurus	Microtus
Species	Callosciurus caniceps	Microtus subterraneus

Evolutionary Relationship

Gray-bellied Squirrel and pine vole share a common ancestor at the Order level: Rodentia. (Rodents)

Conservation Status

Gray-bellied Squirrel

LC — Least Concern

pine vole

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Gray-bellied Squirrel	pine vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Gray-bellied 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.