Beira vs common vole

Dorcatragus megalotis compared with Microtus arvalis

Key Differences

  • Beira is Vulnerable while common vole is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Beira common vole
Kingdom same Animalia (動物) Animalia (動物)
Phylum same Chordata (脊索動物) Chordata (脊索動物)
Class same Mammalia (哺乳類) Mammalia (哺乳類)
Order Artiodactyla (偶蹄目) Rodentia (ネズミ目)
Family Bovidae (Bovids) Cricetidae
Genus Dorcatragus Microtus
Species Dorcatragus megalotis Microtus arvalis

Evolutionary Relationship

Beira and common vole share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (哺乳類)

Conservation Status

Beira

VU — Vulnerable

common vole

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Beira common vole
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Beira

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

common vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Beira

The Beira (Dorcatragus megalotis) is a species in the genus Dorcatragus. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. The species is documented in scientific literature under the name Dorcatragus megalotis.

common vole

ハタネズミ(Microtus arvalis)はIUCNレッドリストで準絶滅危惧(NT)に分類されている。脅威のある種の基準に近く、保全措置がなければ脆弱になる可能性がある。

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