Clarke s Vole vs European Mink

Microtus clarkei compared with Mustela lutreola

Key Differences

• Clarke s Vole is Least Concern while European Mink is Extinct.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Clarke s Vole	European Mink
Kingdom same	Animalia (동물)	Animalia (동물)
Phylum same	Chordata (척삭동물)	Chordata (척삭동물)
Class same	Mammalia (포유류)	Mammalia (포유류)
Order	Rodentia (설치류)	Carnivora (식육목)
Family	Cricetidae	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)
Genus	Microtus	Mustela
Species	Microtus clarkei	Mustela lutreola

Evolutionary Relationship

Clarke s Vole and European Mink share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (포유류)

Conservation Status

Clarke s Vole

LC — Least Concern

European Mink

EX — Extinct

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Clarke s Vole	European Mink
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Clarke s Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

European Mink

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries).

Clarke s Vole

The Clarke s Vole (Microtus clarkei) is a species in the genus Microtus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.