European Mink vs Lacustrine Vole

Mustela lutreola compared with Microtus limnophilus

Key Differences

• European Mink is Extinct while Lacustrine Vole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	European Mink	Lacustrine 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	Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)	Cricetidae
Genus	Mustela	Microtus
Species	Mustela lutreola	Microtus limnophilus

Evolutionary Relationship

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

Conservation Status

European Mink

EX — Extinct

Lacustrine Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	European Mink	Lacustrine Vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

European Mink

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries).

Lacustrine Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.