Campagnol De Fatio vs Mongolian gerbil

Microtus multiplex compared with Meriones unguiculatus

Key Differences

  • Campagnol De Fatio is Least Concern while Mongolian gerbil is Not Evaluated.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Campagnol De Fatio Mongolian gerbil
Kingdom same Animalia (animal) Animalia (animal)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordates) Chordata (Chordates)
Class same Mammalia (mammifères) Mammalia (mammifères)
Order same Rodentia (Rodents) Rodentia (Rodents)
Family Cricetidae Muridae (Mice & Rats)
Genus Microtus Meriones
Species Microtus multiplex Meriones unguiculatus

Evolutionary Relationship

Campagnol De Fatio and Mongolian gerbil share a common ancestor at the Order level: Rodentia. (Rodents)

Conservation Status

Campagnol De Fatio

LC — Least Concern

Mongolian gerbil

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Campagnol De Fatio Mongolian gerbil
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Campagnol De Fatio

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Mongolian gerbil

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries) and South America (Colombia, Ecuador).

Campagnol 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.

Mongolian gerbil

No description available.

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