Günther's vole vs Needle Rust

Microtus guentheri compared with Chrysomyxa ledi

Key Differences

• Günther's vole is Least Concern while Needle Rust is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Günther's vole	Needle Rust
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Pucciniomycetes (Pucciniomycetes)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Pucciniales (Pucciniales)
Family	Cricetidae	Coleosporiaceae
Genus	Microtus	Chrysomyxa
Species	Microtus guentheri	Chrysomyxa ledi

Conservation Status

Günther's vole

LC — Least Concern

Needle Rust

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Günther's vole	Needle Rust
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Günther's vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Needle Rust

Habitat

Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries) and North America (United States).