Günther's vole vs Staph beetle

Microtus guentheri compared with Tasgius winkleri

Key Differences

• Günther's vole is Least Concern while Staph beetle is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Günther's vole	Staph beetle
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Coleoptera (Beetles)
Family	Cricetidae	Staphylinidae
Genus	Microtus	Tasgius
Species	Microtus guentheri	Tasgius winkleri

Evolutionary Relationship

Günther's vole and Staph beetle share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Günther's vole

LC — Least Concern

Staph beetle

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Günther's vole	Staph beetle
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Günther's vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Staph beetle

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

Range

Found across Europe (4 countries) and North America (Canada, United States). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.