Montane Chrotomys vs pine vole

Chrotomys whiteheadi compared with Microtus subterraneus

Key Differences

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

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Montane Chrotomys	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	Muridae (Mice & Rats)	Cricetidae
Genus	Chrotomys	Microtus
Species	Chrotomys whiteheadi	Microtus subterraneus

Evolutionary Relationship

Montane Chrotomys and pine vole share a common ancestor at the Order level: Rodentia. (Rodents)

Conservation Status

Montane Chrotomys

LC — Least Concern

pine vole

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

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

Habitat & Geographic Range

Montane Chrotomys

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.