Günther's vole vs Leightons linsang

Microtus guentheri compared with Poiana leightoni

Key Differences

• Günther's vole is Least Concern while Leightons linsang is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Günther's vole	Leightons linsang
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Carnivora (Carnivorans)
Family	Cricetidae	Viverridae
Genus	Microtus	Poiana
Species	Microtus guentheri	Poiana leightoni

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Günther's vole

LC — Least Concern

Leightons linsang

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Günther's vole	Leightons linsang
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Günther's vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Leightons linsang

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.