Northern Mole Vole vs Patagonian mara

Ellobius talpinus compared with Dolichotis patagonum

Key Differences

• Northern Mole Vole is Least Concern while Patagonian mara is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Northern Mole Vole	Patagonian mara
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	Cricetidae	Caviidae
Genus	Ellobius	Dolichotis
Species	Ellobius talpinus	Dolichotis patagonum

Evolutionary Relationship

Northern Mole Vole and Patagonian mara share a common ancestor at the Order level: Rodentia. (Rodents)

Conservation Status

Northern Mole Vole

LC — Least Concern

Patagonian mara

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Northern Mole Vole	Patagonian mara
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Northern Mole Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ukraine.

Patagonian mara

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.