Leightons linsang vs pine vole

Poiana leightoni compared with Microtus subterraneus

Key Differences

• Leightons linsang is Vulnerable while pine vole is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Leightons linsang	pine 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 subterraneus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Leightons linsang

VU — Vulnerable

pine vole

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Leightons linsang	pine vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Leightons linsang

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.