Heath Pseudomys vs Mediterranean Pine Vole

Pseudomys shortridgei compared with Microtus duodecimcostatus

Key Differences

• Heath Pseudomys is Near Threatened while Mediterranean Pine Vole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Heath Pseudomys	Mediterranean 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	Muridae (Mice & Rats)	Cricetidae
Genus	Pseudomys	Microtus
Species	Pseudomys shortridgei	Microtus duodecimcostatus

Evolutionary Relationship

Heath Pseudomys and Mediterranean Pine Vole share a common ancestor at the Order level: Rodentia. (Rodents)

Conservation Status

Heath Pseudomys

NT — Near Threatened

Mediterranean Pine Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Heath Pseudomys	Mediterranean Pine Vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Heath Pseudomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Mediterranean Pine Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.