Mexican vole vs Popayán Thomasomys

Microtus mexicanus compared with Thomasomys popayanus

Key Differences

• Mexican vole is Least Concern while Popayán Thomasomys is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Mexican vole	Popayán Thomasomys
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	Microtus	Thomasomys
Species	Microtus mexicanus	Thomasomys popayanus

Evolutionary Relationship

Mexican vole and Popayán Thomasomys share a common ancestor at the Family level: Cricetidae.

Conservation Status

Mexican vole

LC — Least Concern

Popayán Thomasomys

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Mexican vole	Popayán Thomasomys
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Mexican vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Popayán Thomasomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Colombia.