Grizzled Tree-kangaroo vs Reed Vole

Dendrolagus inustus compared with Microtus fortis

Key Differences

• Grizzled Tree-kangaroo is Vulnerable while Reed Vole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Grizzled Tree-kangaroo	Reed Vole
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Diprotodontia (Marsupials)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Macropodidae (Kangaroos)	Cricetidae
Genus	Dendrolagus	Microtus
Species	Dendrolagus inustus	Microtus fortis

Evolutionary Relationship

Grizzled Tree-kangaroo and Reed Vole share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Grizzled Tree-kangaroo

VU — Vulnerable

Reed Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Grizzled Tree-kangaroo	Reed Vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Grizzled Tree-kangaroo

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Reed Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.