Mediterranean Pine Vole vs small skipper

Microtus duodecimcostatus compared with Thymelicus sylvestris

Key Differences

• Mediterranean Pine Vole is Least Concern while small skipper is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Mediterranean Pine Vole	small skipper
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Insecta (Insects)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Lepidoptera (Butterflies & Moths)
Family	Cricetidae	Hesperiidae
Genus	Microtus	Thymelicus
Species	Microtus duodecimcostatus	Thymelicus sylvestris

Evolutionary Relationship

Mediterranean Pine Vole and small skipper share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Mediterranean Pine Vole

LC — Least Concern

small skipper

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Mediterranean Pine Vole	small skipper
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Mediterranean Pine Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

small skipper

Habitat

Inhabits Mediterranean forests and woodlands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.

Range

Found across Europe (37 countries) and North America (United States). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

small skipper

small skipper (Thymelicus sylvestris) is classified as Vulnerable (VU) on the IUCN Red List. Facing a high risk of endangerment in the wild, with declining populations and increasing habitat pressure.