Kapotter vs East European Vole

Aonyx capensis compared with Microtus levis

Key Differences

• Kapotter is Near Threatened while East European Vole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Kapotter	East European Vole
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class same	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order	Carnivora (Raubtiere)	Rodentia (Nagetiere)
Family	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)	Cricetidae
Genus	Aonyx	Microtus
Species	Aonyx capensis	Microtus levis

Evolutionary Relationship

Kapotter and East European Vole share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Säugetiere)

Conservation Status

Kapotter

NT — Near Threatened

East European Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Kapotter	East European Vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Kapotter

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

East European Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Norway.

Kapotter

The African or Cape clawless otter (Aonyx capensis) is a species in the genus Aonyx. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.