Mexican vole vs Steppe Pika

Microtus mexicanus compared with Ochotona pusilla

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Mexican vole	Steppe Pika
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Lagomorpha (Rabbits & Hares)
Family	Cricetidae	Ochotonidae
Genus	Microtus	Ochotona
Species	Microtus mexicanus	Ochotona pusilla

Evolutionary Relationship

Mexican vole and Steppe Pika share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Mexican vole

LC — Least Concern

Steppe Pika

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Mexican vole	Steppe Pika
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Mexican vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Steppe Pika

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.