Hyrcanian Field Mouse vs pine vole

Apodemus hyrcanicus compared with Microtus subterraneus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Hyrcanian Field Mouse	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	Apodemus	Microtus
Species	Apodemus hyrcanicus	Microtus subterraneus

Evolutionary Relationship

Hyrcanian Field Mouse and pine vole share a common ancestor at the Order level: Rodentia. (Rodents)

Conservation Status

Hyrcanian Field Mouse

NT — Near Threatened

pine vole

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Hyrcanian Field Mouse	pine vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Hyrcanian Field Mouse

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.