Coyote vs Narrow-headed Vole

Canis latrans compared with Microtus gregalis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Coyote Narrow-headed Vole
Kingdom same Animalia (animal) Animalia (animal)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordates) Chordata (Chordates)
Class same Mammalia (mammifères) Mammalia (mammifères)
Order Carnivora (carnivores) Rodentia (Rodents)
Family Canidae (Dogs & Wolves) Cricetidae
Genus Canis (Dogs & Wolves) Microtus
Species Canis latrans Microtus gregalis

Evolutionary Relationship

Coyote and Narrow-headed Vole share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (mammifères)

Conservation Status

Coyote

LC — Least Concern

Narrow-headed Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Coyote Narrow-headed Vole
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Coyote

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in United States.

Narrow-headed Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Coyote

The American Jackal (Canis latrans) is a species in the genus Canis. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Narrow-headed Vole

No description available.

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