Nelson s Antelope Squirrel vs Reed Vole

Ammospermophilus nelsoni compared with Microtus fortis

Key Differences

• Nelson s Antelope Squirrel is Endangered while Reed Vole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Nelson s Antelope Squirrel	Reed 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	Sciuridae (Squirrels)	Cricetidae
Genus	Ammospermophilus	Microtus
Species	Ammospermophilus nelsoni	Microtus fortis

Evolutionary Relationship

Nelson s Antelope Squirrel and Reed Vole share a common ancestor at the Order level: Rodentia. (Rodents)

Conservation Status

Nelson s Antelope Squirrel

EN — Endangered

Reed Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Nelson s Antelope Squirrel	Reed Vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Nelson s Antelope Squirrel

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Reed Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.