Nubian Ibex vs rock vole

Capra nubiana compared with Microtus chrotorrhinus

Key Differences

• Nubian Ibex is Vulnerable while rock vole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Nubian Ibex	rock vole
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Artiodactyla (Even-toed Ungulates)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Bovidae (Bovids)	Cricetidae
Genus	Capra	Microtus
Species	Capra nubiana	Microtus chrotorrhinus

Evolutionary Relationship

Nubian Ibex and rock vole share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Nubian Ibex

VU — Vulnerable

rock vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Nubian Ibex	rock vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Nubian Ibex

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

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

rock vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in United States.