Himalayan Marmot vs campagnol souterrain

Marmota himalayana compared with Microtus subterraneus

Key Differences

• Himalayan Marmot is Least Concern while campagnol souterrain is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Himalayan Marmot	campagnol souterrain
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	Sciuridae (Squirrels)	Cricetidae
Genus	Marmota	Microtus
Species	Marmota himalayana	Microtus subterraneus

Evolutionary Relationship

Himalayan Marmot and campagnol souterrain share a common ancestor at the Order level: Rodentia. (Rodents)

Conservation Status

Himalayan Marmot

LC — Least Concern

campagnol souterrain

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Himalayan Marmot	campagnol souterrain
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Himalayan Marmot

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

campagnol souterrain

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.