Lesser Egyptian Gerbil vs pine vole

Gerbillus gerbillus compared with Microtus subterraneus

Key Differences

• Lesser Egyptian Gerbil is Least Concern while pine vole is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lesser Egyptian Gerbil	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	Gerbillus	Microtus
Species	Gerbillus gerbillus	Microtus subterraneus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Lesser Egyptian Gerbil

LC — Least Concern

pine vole

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lesser Egyptian Gerbil	pine vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Lesser Egyptian Gerbil

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.