Clarke s Vole vs Nerz

Microtus clarkei compared with Mustela lutreola

Key Differences

• Clarke s Vole is Least Concern while Nerz is Extinct.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Clarke s Vole	Nerz
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 clarkei	Mustela lutreola

Evolutionary Relationship

Clarke s Vole and Nerz share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Säugetiere)

Conservation Status

Clarke s Vole

LC — Least Concern

Nerz

EX — Extinct

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Clarke s Vole	Nerz
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Clarke s Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Nerz

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries).

Clarke s Vole

The Clarke s Vole (Microtus clarkei) 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.