Mexican vole vs Springtail

Microtus mexicanus compared with Entomobrya albocincta

Key Differences

• Mexican vole is Least Concern while Springtail is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Mexican vole	Springtail
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Arthropoda (Arthropods)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Collembola (springtail)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Entomobryomorpha (Entomobryomorpha)
Family	Cricetidae	Entomobryidae
Genus	Microtus	Entomobrya
Species	Microtus mexicanus	Entomobrya albocincta

Evolutionary Relationship

Mexican vole and Springtail share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Mexican vole

LC — Least Concern

Springtail

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Mexican vole	Springtail
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Mexican vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Springtail

Habitat

Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States).