Mexican vole vs White-barred Piculet

Microtus mexicanus compared with Picumnus cirratus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Mexican vole	White-barred Piculet
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Piciformes (Piciformes)
Family	Cricetidae	Picidae
Genus	Microtus	Picumnus
Species	Microtus mexicanus	Picumnus cirratus

Evolutionary Relationship

Mexican vole and White-barred Piculet share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Mexican vole

LC — Least Concern

White-barred Piculet

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Mexican vole	White-barred Piculet
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Mexican vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

White-barred Piculet

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Found in Norway.