Caucasus Pine Vole vs Dachs

Microtus daghestanicus compared with Meles meles

Key Differences

• Caucasus Pine Vole is Least Concern while Dachs is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Caucasus Pine Vole	Dachs
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	Meles
Species	Microtus daghestanicus	Meles meles

Evolutionary Relationship

Caucasus Pine Vole and Dachs share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Säugetiere)

Conservation Status

Caucasus Pine Vole

LC — Least Concern

Dachs

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Caucasus Pine Vole	Dachs
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Caucasus Pine Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Dachs

Habitat

Inhabits Mediterranean forests and woodlands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Caucasus Pine Vole

The Caucasus Pine Vole (Microtus daghestanicus) 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.

Dachs

Eurasian badger (Meles meles) 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.