Kazakhstan Vole vs Margay

Microtus ilaeus compared with Leopardus wiedii

Key Differences

• Kazakhstan Vole is Least Concern while Margay is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Kazakhstan Vole	Margay
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Carnivora (Carnivorans)
Family	Cricetidae	Felidae (Cats)
Genus	Microtus	Leopardus
Species	Microtus ilaeus	Leopardus wiedii

Evolutionary Relationship

Kazakhstan Vole and Margay share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Kazakhstan Vole

LC — Least Concern

Margay

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Kazakhstan Vole	Margay
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Kazakhstan Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Margay

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.