Patagonian Weasel vs pine vole

Lyncodon patagonicus compared with Microtus subterraneus

Key Differences

• Patagonian Weasel is Least Concern while pine vole is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Patagonian Weasel	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	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)	Cricetidae
Genus	Lyncodon	Microtus
Species	Lyncodon patagonicus	Microtus subterraneus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Patagonian Weasel

LC — Least Concern

pine vole

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Patagonian Weasel	pine vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Patagonian Weasel

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.