Narrow-headed Vole vs Oahu Elepaio

Microtus gregalis compared with Chasiempis ibidis

Key Differences

• Narrow-headed Vole is Least Concern while Oahu Elepaio is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Narrow-headed Vole	Oahu Elepaio
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family	Cricetidae	Monarchidae
Genus	Microtus	Chasiempis
Species	Microtus gregalis	Chasiempis ibidis

Evolutionary Relationship

Narrow-headed Vole and Oahu Elepaio share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Narrow-headed Vole

LC — Least Concern

Oahu Elepaio

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Narrow-headed Vole	Oahu Elepaio
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Narrow-headed Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Oahu Elepaio

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Found in Norway. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.