Günther's vole vs Siberian chipmunk

Microtus guentheri compared with Tamias sibiricus

Key Differences

• Günther's vole is Least Concern while Siberian chipmunk is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Günther's vole	Siberian chipmunk
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	Cricetidae	Sciuridae (Squirrels)
Genus	Microtus	Tamias
Species	Microtus guentheri	Tamias sibiricus

Evolutionary Relationship

Günther's vole and Siberian chipmunk share a common ancestor at the Order level: Rodentia. (Rodents)

Conservation Status

Günther's vole

LC — Least Concern

Siberian chipmunk

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Günther's vole	Siberian chipmunk
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Günther's vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Siberian chipmunk

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found across Asia (Japan) and Europe (12 countries).