Mérida Aepeomys vs Reed Vole

Aepeomys lugens compared with Microtus fortis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Mérida Aepeomys	Reed 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 same	Cricetidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Aepeomys	Microtus
Species	Aepeomys lugens	Microtus fortis

Evolutionary Relationship

Mérida Aepeomys and Reed Vole share a common ancestor at the Family level: Cricetidae.

Conservation Status

Mérida Aepeomys

LC — Least Concern

Reed Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Mérida Aepeomys	Reed Vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Mérida Aepeomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia and Venezuela.

Reed Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.