Dusky melanomys vs European water vole

Melanomys caliginosus compared with Arvicola amphibius

Key Differences

• Dusky melanomys is Least Concern while European water vole is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Dusky melanomys	European water vole
Kingdom same	Animalia (hewan)	Animalia (hewan)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (mamalia)	Mammalia (mamalia)
Order same	Rodentia (hewan pengerat)	Rodentia (hewan pengerat)
Family same	Cricetidae	Cricetidae
Genus	Melanomys	Arvicola
Species	Melanomys caliginosus	Arvicola amphibius

Evolutionary Relationship

Dusky melanomys and European water vole share a common ancestor at the Family level: Cricetidae.

Conservation Status

Dusky melanomys

LC — Least Concern

European water vole

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Dusky melanomys	European water vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Dusky melanomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Venezuela.

European water vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Russia, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.