Madeiran Pipistrelle vs pine vole

Pipistrellus maderensis compared with Microtus subterraneus

Key Differences

• Madeiran Pipistrelle is Vulnerable while pine vole is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Madeiran Pipistrelle	pine vole
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Chiroptera (Bats)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Vespertilionidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Pipistrellus	Microtus
Species	Pipistrellus maderensis	Microtus subterraneus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Madeiran Pipistrelle

VU — Vulnerable

pine vole

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Madeiran Pipistrelle	pine vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Madeiran Pipistrelle

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Portugal. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

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.