Guianan Squirrel vs pine vole

Sciurus aestuans compared with Microtus subterraneus

Key Differences

• Guianan Squirrel is Least Concern while pine vole is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Guianan 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	Sciurus (Tree Squirrels)	Microtus
Species	Sciurus aestuans	Microtus subterraneus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Guianan Squirrel

LC — Least Concern

pine vole

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Guianan Squirrel	pine vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Guianan Squirrel

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Venezuela.

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.