Dachs vs Evoron Vole

Meles meles compared with Microtus evoronensis

Key Differences

• Dachs is Vulnerable while Evoron Vole is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dachs	Evoron Vole
Kingdom same	Animalia (Tier)	Animalia (Tier)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordatiere)	Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class same	Mammalia (Säugetiere)	Mammalia (Säugetiere)
Order	Carnivora (Raubtiere)	Rodentia (Nagetiere)
Family	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)	Cricetidae
Genus	Meles	Microtus
Species	Meles meles	Microtus evoronensis

Evolutionary Relationship

Dachs and Evoron Vole share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Säugetiere)

Conservation Status

Dachs

VU — Vulnerable

Evoron Vole

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dachs	Evoron Vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Dachs

Habitat

Inhabits Mediterranean forests and woodlands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries). Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Evoron Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Dachs

Eurasian badger (Meles meles) is classified as Vulnerable (VU) on the IUCN Red List. Facing a high risk of endangerment in the wild, with declining populations and increasing habitat pressure.