Pampas fox vs pine vole

Lycalopex gymnocercus compared with Microtus subterraneus

Key Differences

• Pampas fox is Least Concern while pine vole is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Pampas fox	pine vole
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (Mammals)	Mammalia (Mammals)
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family	Canidae (Dogs & Wolves)	Cricetidae
Genus	Lycalopex	Microtus
Species	Lycalopex gymnocercus	Microtus subterraneus

Evolutionary Relationship

Pampas fox and pine vole share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Pampas fox

LC — Least Concern

pine vole

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Pampas fox	pine vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Pampas fox

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.