Lichtenstein’s Jerboa vs pine vole

Eremodipus lichtensteini compared with Microtus subterraneus

Key Differences

• Lichtenstein’s Jerboa is Least Concern while pine vole is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lichtenstein’s Jerboa	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	Dipodidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Eremodipus	Microtus
Species	Eremodipus lichtensteini	Microtus subterraneus

Evolutionary Relationship

Lichtenstein’s Jerboa and pine vole share a common ancestor at the Order level: Rodentia. (Rodents)

Conservation Status

Lichtenstein’s Jerboa

LC — Least Concern

pine vole

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lichtenstein’s Jerboa	pine vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Lichtenstein’s Jerboa

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.