Günther's vole vs Harmless Serotine

Microtus guentheri compared with Eptesicus innoxius

Key Differences

• Günther's vole is Least Concern while Harmless Serotine is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Günther's vole	Harmless Serotine
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Chiroptera (Bats)
Family	Cricetidae	Vespertilionidae
Genus	Microtus	Eptesicus
Species	Microtus guentheri	Eptesicus innoxius

Evolutionary Relationship

Günther's vole and Harmless Serotine share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Günther's vole

LC — Least Concern

Harmless Serotine

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Günther's vole	Harmless Serotine
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Günther's vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Harmless Serotine

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ecuador. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.