Leadebeater s Possum vs pine vole

Gymnobelideus leadbeateri compared with Microtus subterraneus

Key Differences

• Leadebeater s Possum is Critically Endangered while pine vole is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Leadebeater s Possum	pine vole
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Diprotodontia (Marsupials)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Petauridae	Cricetidae
Genus	Gymnobelideus	Microtus
Species	Gymnobelideus leadbeateri	Microtus subterraneus

Evolutionary Relationship

Leadebeater s Possum and pine vole share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Leadebeater s Possum

CR — Critically Endangered

pine vole

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Leadebeater s Possum	pine vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Leadebeater s Possum

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.