Lesser Chiruromys vs Reed Vole

Chiruromys vates compared with Microtus fortis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser Chiruromys	Reed 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 fortis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Lesser Chiruromys

LC — Least Concern

Reed Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser Chiruromys	Reed Vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Lesser Chiruromys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Reed Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.