Bayerische Kurzohrmaus vs Feldmaus

Microtus bavaricus compared with Microtus arvalis

Key Differences

• Bayerische Kurzohrmaus is Critically Endangered while Feldmaus is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Bayerische Kurzohrmaus	Feldmaus
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 same	Cricetidae	Cricetidae
Genus same	Microtus	Microtus
Species	Microtus bavaricus	Microtus arvalis

Evolutionary Relationship

Bayerische Kurzohrmaus and Feldmaus share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Microtus.

Conservation Status

Bayerische Kurzohrmaus

CR — Critically Endangered

Feldmaus

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Bayerische Kurzohrmaus	Feldmaus
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Bayerische Kurzohrmaus

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Feldmaus

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Bayerische Kurzohrmaus

The Bavarian Pine Vole (Microtus bavaricus) is a species in the genus Microtus. It is currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Feldmaus

common vole (Microtus arvalis) is classified as Near Threatened (NT) on the IUCN Red List. Close to qualifying as threatened, with populations that may become vulnerable without conservation action.