Guyanan spiny rat vs pine vole

Proechimys hoplomyoides compared with Microtus subterraneus

Key Differences

• Guyanan spiny rat is Data Deficient while pine vole is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Guyanan spiny rat	pine vole
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	Echimyidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Proechimys	Microtus
Species	Proechimys hoplomyoides	Microtus subterraneus

Evolutionary Relationship

Guyanan spiny rat and pine vole share a common ancestor at the Order level: Rodentia. (Rodents)

Conservation Status

Guyanan spiny rat

DD — Data Deficient

pine vole

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Guyanan spiny rat	pine vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Guyanan spiny rat

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Venezuela.

pine vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Belgium. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.