Napo Spiny-rat vs pine vole

Proechimys quadruplicatus compared with Microtus subterraneus

Key Differences

• Napo Spiny-rat is Least Concern while pine vole is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Napo Spiny-rat	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	Echimyidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Proechimys	Microtus
Species	Proechimys quadruplicatus	Microtus subterraneus

Evolutionary Relationship

Napo Spiny-rat and pine vole share a common ancestor at the Order level: Rodentia. (Rodents)

Conservation Status

Napo Spiny-rat

LC — Least Concern

pine vole

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Napo Spiny-rat	pine vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Napo Spiny-rat

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.

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.