Mexican vole vs Sibree’s Dwarf Lemur

Microtus mexicanus compared with Cheirogaleus sibreei

Key Differences

• Mexican vole is Least Concern while Sibree’s Dwarf Lemur is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Mexican vole	Sibree’s Dwarf Lemur
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Primates (Primates)
Family	Cricetidae	Cheirogaleidae
Genus	Microtus	Cheirogaleus
Species	Microtus mexicanus	Cheirogaleus sibreei

Evolutionary Relationship

Mexican vole and Sibree’s Dwarf Lemur share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Mexican vole

LC — Least Concern

Sibree’s Dwarf Lemur

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Mexican vole	Sibree’s Dwarf Lemur
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Mexican vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Sibree’s Dwarf Lemur

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.