Blindmaulwurf vs Feldmaus

Talpa caeca compared with Microtus arvalis

Key Differences

• Blindmaulwurf is Least Concern while Feldmaus is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Blindmaulwurf	Feldmaus
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class same	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order	Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha)	Rodentia (Nagetiere)
Family	Talpidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Talpa	Microtus
Species	Talpa caeca	Microtus arvalis

Evolutionary Relationship

Blindmaulwurf and Feldmaus share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Säugetiere)

Conservation Status

Blindmaulwurf

LC — Least Concern

Feldmaus

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Blindmaulwurf	Feldmaus
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Blindmaulwurf

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Feldmaus

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Blindmaulwurf

The Blind Mole (Talpa caeca) is a species in the genus Talpa. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Feldmaus

common vole (Microtus arvalis) is classified as Near Threatened (NT) on the IUCN Red List. Close to qualifying as threatened, with populations that may become vulnerable without conservation action.