Feldmaus vs Graue Stachelmaus

Microtus arvalis compared with Acomys cineraceus

Key Differences

• Feldmaus is Near Threatened while Graue Stachelmaus is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Feldmaus	Graue 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 cineraceus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

Feldmaus

NT — Near Threatened

Graue Stachelmaus

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Feldmaus	Graue 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.

Graue Stachelmaus

Habitat

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.