Giant Otter vs pine vole

Pteronura brasiliensis compared with Microtus subterraneus

Key Differences

• Giant Otter is Endangered while pine vole is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Giant Otter	pine 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	Pteronura	Microtus
Species	Pteronura brasiliensis	Microtus subterraneus

Evolutionary Relationship

Giant Otter and pine vole share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (포유류)

Conservation Status

Giant Otter

EN — Endangered

pine vole

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Giant Otter	pine vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Giant Otter

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Colombia and Venezuela. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

pine vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Belgium. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.