California vole vs Iltis, Waldiltis

Microtus californicus compared with Mustela putorius

Key Differences

• California vole is Least Concern while Iltis, Waldiltis is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	California vole	Iltis, Waldiltis
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class same	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order	Rodentia (Nagetiere)	Carnivora (Raubtiere)
Family	Cricetidae	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)
Genus	Microtus	Mustela
Species	Microtus californicus	Mustela putorius

Evolutionary Relationship

California vole and Iltis, Waldiltis share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Säugetiere)

Conservation Status

California vole

LC — Least Concern

Iltis, Waldiltis

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	California vole	Iltis, Waldiltis
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

California vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Iltis, Waldiltis

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found across Europe (10 countries) and South America (Brazil, Colombia). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

California vole

The California vole (Microtus californicus) is a species in the genus Microtus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Iltis, Waldiltis

European polecat (Mustela putorius) is classified as Vulnerable (VU) on the IUCN Red List. Facing a high risk of endangerment in the wild, with declining populations and increasing habitat pressure.