Montane Water Vole vs Variable Akodont

Arvicola scherman compared with Akodon varius

Key Differences

• Montane Water Vole is Least Concern while Variable Akodont is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Montane Water Vole	Variable Akodont
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	Akodon
Species	Arvicola scherman	Akodon varius

Evolutionary Relationship

Montane Water Vole and Variable Akodont share a common ancestor at the Family level: Cricetidae.

Conservation Status

Montane Water Vole

LC — Least Concern

Variable Akodont

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Montane Water Vole	Variable Akodont
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.

Variable Akodont

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.