Maximowicz s Vole vs Ryukyu Mouse

Microtus maximowiczii compared with Mus caroli

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Maximowicz s Vole	Ryukyu Mouse
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	Cricetidae	Muridae (Mice & Rats)
Genus	Microtus	Mus (House Mice)
Species	Microtus maximowiczii	Mus caroli

Evolutionary Relationship

Maximowicz s Vole and Ryukyu Mouse share a common ancestor at the Order level: Rodentia. (Rodents)

Conservation Status

Maximowicz s Vole

LC — Least Concern

Ryukyu Mouse

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Maximowicz s Vole	Ryukyu Mouse
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Maximowicz s Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Ryukyu Mouse

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Taiwan.