Andean Cottontail vs Jalapan Vole

Sylvilagus andinus compared with Microtus quasiater

Key Differences

• Andean Cottontail is Data Deficient while Jalapan Vole is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Andean Cottontail	Jalapan Vole
Kingdom same	Animalia (동물)	Animalia (동물)
Phylum same	Chordata (척삭동물)	Chordata (척삭동물)
Class same	Mammalia (포유류)	Mammalia (포유류)
Order	Lagomorpha (토끼목)	Rodentia (설치류)
Family	Leporidae (Rabbits & Hares)	Cricetidae
Genus	Sylvilagus	Microtus
Species	Sylvilagus andinus	Microtus quasiater

Evolutionary Relationship

Andean Cottontail and Jalapan Vole share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (포유류)

Conservation Status

Andean Cottontail

DD — Data Deficient

Jalapan Vole

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Andean Cottontail	Jalapan Vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Andean Cottontail

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Ecuador.

Jalapan Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Andean Cottontail

The Andean Cottontail (Sylvilagus andinus) is a species in the genus Sylvilagus. Its conservation status is listed as Data Deficient, indicating insufficient data for assessment. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.