Montane Water Vole vs Popayán Thomasomys

Arvicola scherman compared with Thomasomys popayanus

Key Differences

• Montane Water Vole is Least Concern while Popayán Thomasomys is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Montane Water Vole	Popayán Thomasomys
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	Arvicola	Thomasomys
Species	Arvicola scherman	Thomasomys popayanus

Evolutionary Relationship

Montane Water Vole and Popayán Thomasomys share a common ancestor at the Family level: Cricetidae.

Conservation Status

Montane Water Vole

LC — Least Concern

Popayán Thomasomys

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Montane Water Vole	Popayán Thomasomys
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Montane Water Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Belgium.

Popayán Thomasomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Colombia.