Eurasian lynx vs Northern Red-backed Vole

Lynx lynx compared with Myodes rutilus

Key Differences

• Eurasian lynx is Endangered while Northern Red-backed Vole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Eurasian lynx	Northern Red-backed Vole
Kingdom same	Animalia (동물)	Animalia (동물)
Phylum same	Chordata (척삭동물)	Chordata (척삭동물)
Class same	Mammalia (포유류)	Mammalia (포유류)
Order	Carnivora (식육목)	Rodentia (설치류)
Family	Felidae (Cats)	Cricetidae
Genus	Lynx	Myodes
Species	Lynx lynx	Myodes rutilus

Evolutionary Relationship

Eurasian lynx and Northern Red-backed Vole share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (포유류)

Conservation Status

Eurasian lynx

EN — Endangered

Northern Red-backed Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Eurasian lynx	Northern Red-backed Vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Eurasian lynx

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Norway, Russia, Sweden, and Ukraine. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Northern Red-backed Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Norway, Russia, and Sweden.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 3 countries:

🇳🇴 Norway 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇪 Sweden