Harmless Serotine vs Taiwan Vole

Eptesicus innoxius compared with Microtus kikuchii

Key Differences

• Harmless Serotine is Near Threatened while Taiwan Vole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Harmless Serotine	Taiwan Vole
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Chiroptera (Bats)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Vespertilionidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Eptesicus	Microtus
Species	Eptesicus innoxius	Microtus kikuchii

Evolutionary Relationship

Harmless Serotine and Taiwan Vole share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Harmless Serotine

NT — Near Threatened

Taiwan Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Harmless Serotine	Taiwan Vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Harmless Serotine

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

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

Taiwan Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Taiwan.