Mongolian Vole vs

Microtus mongolicus compared with Pseudoxanthomonas taiwanensis

Key Differences

• Mongolian Vole is Least Concern while is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Mongolian Vole
Kingdom	Animalia (Animals)	Bacteria (Bacteria)
Phylum	Chordata (Chordates)	Proteobacteria (Proteobacteria)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Gammaproteobacteria (Gammaproteobacteria)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Xanthomonadales (Xanthomonadales)
Family	Cricetidae	Xanthomonadaceae
Genus	Microtus	Pseudoxanthomonas
Species	Microtus mongolicus	Pseudoxanthomonas taiwanensis

Conservation Status

Mongolian Vole

LC — Least Concern

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Mongolian Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Habitat

Native to Asia, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Taiwan.

Pseudoxanthomonas taiwanensis is a yellow-pigmented, Gram-negative bacterium first described from soil in Taiwan. It produces characteristic carotenoid pigments and has been isolated from subtropical terrestrial environments. This aerobic chemoheterotroph degrades organic matter in soil and related habitats.