Topillo Mediterráneo vs Topillo Europeo

Microtus duodecimcostatus compared with Microtus subterraneus

Key Differences

• Topillo Mediterráneo is Least Concern while Topillo Europeo is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Topillo Mediterráneo	Topillo Europeo
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (cordados)	Chordata (cordados)
Class same	Mammalia (mamíferos)	Mammalia (mamíferos)
Order same	Rodentia (Rodents)	Rodentia (Rodents)
Family same	Cricetidae	Cricetidae
Genus same	Microtus	Microtus
Species	Microtus duodecimcostatus	Microtus subterraneus

Evolutionary Relationship

Topillo Mediterráneo and Topillo Europeo share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Microtus.

Conservation Status

Topillo Mediterráneo

LC — Least Concern

Topillo Europeo

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Topillo Mediterráneo	Topillo Europeo
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Topillo Mediterráneo

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Topillo Europeo

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Belgium. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.