Popayán Thomasomys vs Reed Vole

Thomasomys popayanus compared with Microtus fortis

Key Differences

• Popayán Thomasomys is Data Deficient while Reed Vole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Popayán Thomasomys	Reed 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	Thomasomys	Microtus
Species	Thomasomys popayanus	Microtus fortis

Evolutionary Relationship

Popayán Thomasomys and Reed Vole share a common ancestor at the Family level: Cricetidae.

Conservation Status

Popayán Thomasomys

DD — Data Deficient

Reed Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Popayán Thomasomys	Reed Vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Popayán Thomasomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Colombia.

Reed Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.