Günther's vole vs Variable Akodont

Microtus guentheri compared with Akodon varius

Key Differences

• Günther's vole is Least Concern while Variable Akodont is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Günther's vole	Variable Akodont
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 same	Cricetidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Microtus	Akodon
Species	Microtus guentheri	Akodon varius

Evolutionary Relationship

Günther's vole and Variable Akodont share a common ancestor at the Family level: Cricetidae.

Conservation Status

Günther's vole

LC — Least Concern

Variable Akodont

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Günther's vole	Variable Akodont
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Günther's vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Variable Akodont

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.