European water vole vs Long-nosed Scolomys

Arvicola amphibius compared with Scolomys ucayalensis

Key Differences

  • European water vole is Near Threatened while Long-nosed Scolomys is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank European water vole Long-nosed Scolomys
Kingdom same Animalia (동물) Animalia (동물)
Phylum same Chordata (척삭동물) Chordata (척삭동물)
Class same Mammalia (포유류) Mammalia (포유류)
Order same Rodentia (설치류) Rodentia (설치류)
Family same Cricetidae Cricetidae
Genus Arvicola Scolomys
Species Arvicola amphibius Scolomys ucayalensis

Evolutionary Relationship

European water vole and Long-nosed Scolomys share a common ancestor at the Family level: Cricetidae.

Conservation Status

European water vole

NT — Near Threatened

Long-nosed Scolomys

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute European water vole Long-nosed Scolomys
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

European water vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Russia, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Long-nosed Scolomys

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia and Ecuador.

European water vole

No description available.

Long-nosed Scolomys

No description available.

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