Muya Valley Vole vs Robust melanomys

Microtus mujanensis compared with Melanomys robustulus

Key Differences

• Muya Valley Vole is Data Deficient while Robust melanomys is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Muya Valley Vole	Robust melanomys
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	Microtus	Melanomys
Species	Microtus mujanensis	Melanomys robustulus

Evolutionary Relationship

Muya Valley Vole and Robust melanomys share a common ancestor at the Family level: Cricetidae.

Conservation Status

Muya Valley Vole

DD — Data Deficient

Robust melanomys

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Muya Valley Vole	Robust melanomys
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Muya Valley Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Robust melanomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ecuador.