Narrow-headed Vole vs pine vole

Microtus gregalis compared with Microtus subterraneus

Key Differences

• Narrow-headed Vole is Least Concern while pine vole is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Narrow-headed Vole	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 same	Cricetidae	Cricetidae
Genus same	Microtus	Microtus
Species	Microtus gregalis	Microtus subterraneus

Evolutionary Relationship

Narrow-headed Vole and pine vole share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Microtus.

Conservation Status

Narrow-headed Vole

LC — Least Concern

pine vole

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Narrow-headed Vole	pine vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Narrow-headed Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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.