Iberian Shrew vs pine vole

Sorex granarius compared with Microtus subterraneus

Key Differences

  • Iberian Shrew is Least Concern while pine vole is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Iberian Shrew pine vole
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordates) Chordata (Chordates)
Class same Mammalia (Mammals) Mammalia (Mammals)
Order Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha) Rodentia (Rodents)
Family Soricidae Cricetidae
Genus Sorex Microtus
Species Sorex granarius Microtus subterraneus

Evolutionary Relationship

Iberian Shrew and pine vole share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Iberian Shrew

LC — Least Concern

pine vole

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Iberian Shrew pine vole
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Iberian Shrew

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.

Iberian Shrew

No description available.

pine vole

No description available.

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