Large Oecomys vs pine vole

Oecomys superans compared with Microtus subterraneus

Key Differences

• Large Oecomys is Least Concern while pine vole is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Large Oecomys	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 same	Cricetidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Oecomys	Microtus
Species	Oecomys superans	Microtus subterraneus

Evolutionary Relationship

Large Oecomys and pine vole share a common ancestor at the Family level: Cricetidae.

Conservation Status

Large Oecomys

LC — Least Concern

pine vole

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Large Oecomys	pine vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Large Oecomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia and Ecuador.

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.