Marbled polecat vs pine vole

Vormela peregusna compared with Microtus subterraneus

Key Differences

• Marbled polecat is Vulnerable while pine vole is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Marbled polecat	pine vole
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)	Cricetidae
Genus	Vormela	Microtus
Species	Vormela peregusna	Microtus subterraneus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Marbled polecat

VU — Vulnerable

pine vole

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Marbled polecat	pine vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Marbled polecat

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ukraine. 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.