Montane Akodont vs pine vole

Akodon montensis compared with Microtus subterraneus

Key Differences

• Montane Akodont is Least Concern while pine vole is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Montane Akodont	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	Akodon	Microtus
Species	Akodon montensis	Microtus subterraneus

Evolutionary Relationship

Montane Akodont and pine vole share a common ancestor at the Family level: Cricetidae.

Conservation Status

Montane Akodont

LC — Least Concern

pine vole

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Montane Akodont	pine vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Montane Akodont

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.