Feldmaus vs Zypern-Stachelmaus

Microtus arvalis compared with Acomys nesiotes

Key Differences

• Feldmaus is Near Threatened while Zypern-Stachelmaus is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Feldmaus	Zypern-Stachelmaus
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	Muridae (Mice & Rats)
Genus	Microtus	Acomys
Species	Microtus arvalis	Acomys nesiotes

Evolutionary Relationship

Feldmaus and Zypern-Stachelmaus share a common ancestor at the Order level: Rodentia. (Nagetiere)

Conservation Status

Feldmaus

NT — Near Threatened

Zypern-Stachelmaus

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Feldmaus	Zypern-Stachelmaus
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

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.

Zypern-Stachelmaus

Habitat

Inhabits Mediterranean forests and woodlands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm.

Range

Found in Cyprus.

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.