Mexican prairie dog vs Reed Vole

Cynomys mexicanus compared with Microtus fortis

Key Differences

• Mexican prairie dog is Endangered while Reed Vole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Mexican prairie dog	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	Sciuridae (Squirrels)	Cricetidae
Genus	Cynomys	Microtus
Species	Cynomys mexicanus	Microtus fortis

Evolutionary Relationship

Mexican prairie dog and Reed Vole share a common ancestor at the Order level: Rodentia. (Rodents)

Conservation Status

Mexican prairie dog

EN — Endangered

Reed Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Mexican prairie dog	Reed Vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Mexican prairie dog

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Reed Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.