Topillo De Fatio vs Candelillo

Microtus multiplex compared with Mazama bricenii

Key Differences

• Topillo De Fatio is Least Concern while Candelillo is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Topillo De Fatio	Candelillo
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (cordados)	Chordata (cordados)
Class same	Mammalia (mamíferos)	Mammalia (mamíferos)
Order	Rodentia (Rodents)	Artiodactyla (artiodáctilos)
Family	Cricetidae	Cervidae (Deer)
Genus	Microtus	Mazama
Species	Microtus multiplex	Mazama bricenii

Evolutionary Relationship

Topillo De Fatio and Candelillo share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (mamíferos)

Conservation Status

Topillo De Fatio

LC — Least Concern

Candelillo

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Topillo De Fatio	Candelillo
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Topillo De Fatio

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Candelillo

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Venezuela. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Topillo De Fatio

The Alpine Pine Vole (Microtus multiplex) is a species in the genus Microtus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.