Ibadan Malimbe vs Narrow-headed Vole

Malimbus ibadanensis compared with Microtus gregalis

Key Differences

• Ibadan Malimbe is Endangered while Narrow-headed Vole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Ibadan Malimbe	Narrow-headed Vole
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Aves (Birds)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Passeriformes (Songbirds)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Ploceidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Malimbus	Microtus
Species	Malimbus ibadanensis	Microtus gregalis

Evolutionary Relationship

Ibadan Malimbe and Narrow-headed Vole share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Ibadan Malimbe

EN — Endangered

Narrow-headed Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Ibadan Malimbe	Narrow-headed Vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Ibadan Malimbe

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Found in Norway. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Narrow-headed Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.