Lavasoa Dwarf Lemur vs rock vole

Cheirogaleus lavasoensis compared with Microtus chrotorrhinus

Key Differences

• Lavasoa Dwarf Lemur is Endangered while rock vole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lavasoa Dwarf Lemur	rock vole
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Primates (Primates)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Cheirogaleidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Cheirogaleus	Microtus
Species	Cheirogaleus lavasoensis	Microtus chrotorrhinus

Evolutionary Relationship

Lavasoa Dwarf Lemur and rock vole share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Lavasoa Dwarf Lemur

EN — Endangered

rock vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lavasoa Dwarf Lemur	rock vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Lavasoa Dwarf Lemur

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

rock vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in United States.