Heptner s Pygmy Jerboa vs pine vole

Salpingotus heptneri compared with Microtus subterraneus

Key Differences

• Heptner s Pygmy Jerboa is Data Deficient while pine vole is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Heptner s Pygmy Jerboa	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	Dipodidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Salpingotus	Microtus
Species	Salpingotus heptneri	Microtus subterraneus

Evolutionary Relationship

Heptner s Pygmy Jerboa and pine vole share a common ancestor at the Order level: Rodentia. (Rodents)

Conservation Status

Heptner s Pygmy Jerboa

DD — Data Deficient

pine vole

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Heptner s Pygmy Jerboa	pine vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Heptner s Pygmy Jerboa

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.