European water vole vs Madeiran Pipistrelle

Arvicola amphibius compared with Pipistrellus maderensis

Key Differences

• European water vole is Near Threatened while Madeiran Pipistrelle is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	European water vole	Madeiran Pipistrelle
Kingdom same	Animalia (hewan)	Animalia (hewan)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class same	Mammalia (mamalia)	Mammalia (mamalia)
Order	Rodentia (hewan pengerat)	Chiroptera (Kelelawar)
Family	Cricetidae	Vespertilionidae
Genus	Arvicola	Pipistrellus
Species	Arvicola amphibius	Pipistrellus maderensis

Evolutionary Relationship

European water vole and Madeiran Pipistrelle share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (mamalia)

Conservation Status

European water vole

NT — Near Threatened

Madeiran Pipistrelle

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	European water vole	Madeiran Pipistrelle
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

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.

Madeiran Pipistrelle

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Portugal. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.