Heath Pseudomys vs pine vole

Pseudomys shortridgei compared with Microtus subterraneus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Heath Pseudomys	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 subterraneus

Evolutionary Relationship

Heath Pseudomys and pine vole share a common ancestor at the Order level: Rodentia. (Rodents)

Conservation Status

Heath Pseudomys

NT — Near Threatened

pine vole

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Heath Pseudomys	pine vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Heath Pseudomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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.