Lacustrine Vole vs Surf Scoter

Microtus limnophilus compared with Melanitta perspicillata

Key Differences

• Lacustrine Vole is Least Concern while Surf Scoter is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lacustrine Vole	Surf Scoter
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Anseriformes (Anseriformes)
Family	Cricetidae	Anatidae
Genus	Microtus	Melanitta
Species	Microtus limnophilus	Melanitta perspicillata

Evolutionary Relationship

Lacustrine Vole and Surf Scoter share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Lacustrine Vole

LC — Least Concern

Surf Scoter

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lacustrine Vole	Surf Scoter
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Lacustrine Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Surf Scoter

Habitat

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

Range

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States).