Leightons linsang vs Mongolian Vole

Poiana leightoni compared with Microtus mongolicus

Key Differences

• Leightons linsang is Vulnerable while Mongolian Vole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Leightons linsang	Mongolian Vole
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Viverridae	Cricetidae
Genus	Poiana	Microtus
Species	Poiana leightoni	Microtus mongolicus

Evolutionary Relationship

Leightons linsang and Mongolian Vole share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Leightons linsang

VU — Vulnerable

Mongolian Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Leightons linsang	Mongolian Vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Leightons linsang

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Mongolian Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.