Patagonian Weasel vs Reed Vole

Lyncodon patagonicus compared with Microtus fortis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Patagonian Weasel	Reed 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 fortis

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Patagonian Weasel

LC — Least Concern

Reed Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Patagonian Weasel	Reed Vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Patagonian Weasel

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Reed Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.