Hare's-tail vs pine vole
Lagurus ovatus compared with Microtus subterraneus
Key Differences
- Hare's-tail is Not Evaluated while pine vole is Near Threatened.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Hare's-tail | 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 same | Cricetidae | Cricetidae |
| Genus | Lagurus | Microtus |
| Species | Lagurus ovatus | Microtus subterraneus |
Evolutionary Relationship
Hare's-tail and pine vole share a common ancestor at the Family level: Cricetidae.
Conservation Status
Hare's-tail
NE — Not Evaluatedpine vole
NT — Near ThreatenedPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Hare's-tail | pine vole |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Hare's-tail
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (India, Japan), Europe (13 countries), North America (Canada, Mexico, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil, Chile, Ecuador).
pine vole
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Found in Belgium. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.
Hare's-tail
No description available.
pine vole
No description available.
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