Lesser Chiruromys vs pine vole

Chiruromys vates compared with Microtus subterraneus

Key Differences

• Lesser Chiruromys is Least Concern while pine vole is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser Chiruromys	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	Muridae (Mice & Rats)	Cricetidae
Genus	Chiruromys	Microtus
Species	Chiruromys vates	Microtus subterraneus

Evolutionary Relationship

Lesser Chiruromys and pine vole share a common ancestor at the Order level: Rodentia. (Rodents)

Conservation Status

Lesser Chiruromys

LC — Least Concern

pine vole

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser Chiruromys	pine vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Lesser Chiruromys

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.