Northern Mole Vole vs pine vole

Ellobius talpinus compared with Microtus subterraneus

Key Differences

• Northern Mole Vole is Least Concern while pine vole is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Northern Mole 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	Ellobius	Microtus
Species	Ellobius talpinus	Microtus subterraneus

Evolutionary Relationship

Northern Mole Vole and pine vole share a common ancestor at the Family level: Cricetidae.

Conservation Status

Northern Mole Vole

LC — Least Concern

pine vole

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Northern Mole Vole	pine vole
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.

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.