Peruvian Ichthyomyine vs pine vole

Neusticomys peruviensis compared with Microtus subterraneus

Key Differences

• Peruvian Ichthyomyine is Least Concern while pine vole is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Peruvian Ichthyomyine	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	Neusticomys	Microtus
Species	Neusticomys peruviensis	Microtus subterraneus

Evolutionary Relationship

Peruvian Ichthyomyine and pine vole share a common ancestor at the Family level: Cricetidae.

Conservation Status

Peruvian Ichthyomyine

LC — Least Concern

pine vole

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Peruvian Ichthyomyine	pine vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Peruvian Ichthyomyine

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ecuador.

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.