Mongolian Vole vs pine vole

Microtus mongolicus compared with Microtus subterraneus

Key Differences

• Mongolian Vole is Least Concern while pine vole is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Mongolian Vole	pine vole
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 same	Microtus	Microtus
Species	Microtus mongolicus	Microtus subterraneus

Evolutionary Relationship

Mongolian Vole and pine vole share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Microtus.

Conservation Status

Mongolian Vole

LC — Least Concern

pine vole

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Mongolian Vole	pine vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Mongolian Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

pine vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Belgium. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.