Syrischer Goldhamster vs Jalapan Vole

Mesocricetus auratus compared with Microtus quasiater

Key Differences

• Syrischer Goldhamster is Not Evaluated while Jalapan Vole is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Syrischer Goldhamster	Jalapan Vole
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	Mesocricetus	Microtus
Species	Mesocricetus auratus	Microtus quasiater

Evolutionary Relationship

Syrischer Goldhamster and Jalapan Vole share a common ancestor at the Family level: Cricetidae.

Conservation Status

Syrischer Goldhamster

NE — Not Evaluated

Jalapan Vole

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Syrischer Goldhamster	Jalapan Vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Syrischer Goldhamster

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found across Europe (7 countries) and South America (Colombia, Ecuador).

Jalapan Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.