Chevrier-Waldmaus vs Iltis, Waldiltis

Apodemus chevrieri compared with Mustela putorius

Key Differences

• Chevrier-Waldmaus is Least Concern while Iltis, Waldiltis is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Chevrier-Waldmaus	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	Muridae (Mice & Rats)	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)
Genus	Apodemus	Mustela
Species	Apodemus chevrieri	Mustela putorius

Evolutionary Relationship

Chevrier-Waldmaus and Iltis, Waldiltis share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Säugetiere)

Conservation Status

Chevrier-Waldmaus

LC — Least Concern

Iltis, Waldiltis

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Chevrier-Waldmaus	Iltis, Waldiltis
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Chevrier-Waldmaus

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.

Chevrier-Waldmaus

The Chevrier s Field Mouse (Apodemus chevrieri) is a species in the genus Apodemus. 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.