Muya Valley Vole vs Serotine

Microtus mujanensis compared with Eptesicus serotinus

Key Differences

• Muya Valley Vole is Data Deficient while Serotine is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Muya Valley Vole	Serotine
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Chiroptera (Bats)
Family	Cricetidae	Vespertilionidae
Genus	Microtus	Eptesicus
Species	Microtus mujanensis	Eptesicus serotinus

Evolutionary Relationship

Muya Valley Vole and Serotine share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Muya Valley Vole

DD — Data Deficient

Serotine

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Muya Valley Vole	Serotine
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Muya Valley Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Serotine

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found across Europe (7 countries). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Serotine

Serotine (Eptesicus serotinus) is classified as Vulnerable (VU) on the IUCN Red List. Facing a high risk of endangerment in the wild, with declining populations and increasing habitat pressure.