Lacustrine Vole vs Reed Vole

Microtus limnophilus compared with Microtus fortis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Lacustrine Vole	Reed Vole
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 same	Cricetidae	Cricetidae
Genus same	Microtus	Microtus
Species	Microtus limnophilus	Microtus fortis

Evolutionary Relationship

Lacustrine Vole and Reed Vole share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Microtus.

Conservation Status

Lacustrine Vole

LC — Least Concern

Reed Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Lacustrine Vole	Reed Vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Lacustrine Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Reed Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.