Clarke s Vole vs Guyenne Spiny-rat

Microtus clarkei compared with Proechimys guyannensis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Clarke s Vole Guyenne Spiny-rat
Kingdom same Animalia (Tier) Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordatiere) Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class same Mammalia (Säugetiere) Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order same Rodentia (Nagetiere) Rodentia (Nagetiere)
Family Cricetidae Echimyidae
Genus Microtus Proechimys
Species Microtus clarkei Proechimys guyannensis

Evolutionary Relationship

Clarke s Vole and Guyenne Spiny-rat share a common ancestor at the Order level: Rodentia. (Nagetiere)

Conservation Status

Clarke s Vole

LC — Least Concern

Guyenne Spiny-rat

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Clarke s Vole Guyenne Spiny-rat
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Clarke s Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Guyenne Spiny-rat

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Venezuela.

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.

Guyenne Spiny-rat

No description available.

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