Black-eared Red-backed Vole vs European pine marten

Eothenomys olitor compared with Martes martes

Key Differences

  • Black-eared Red-backed Vole is Least Concern while European pine marten is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Black-eared Red-backed Vole European pine marten
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Chordata (cordados) Chordata (cordados)
Class same Mammalia (mamíferos) Mammalia (mamíferos)
Order Rodentia (Roedores) Carnivora (carnívoros)
Family Cricetidae Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)
Genus Eothenomys Martes
Species Eothenomys olitor Martes martes

Evolutionary Relationship

Black-eared Red-backed Vole and European pine marten share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (mamíferos)

Conservation Status

Black-eared Red-backed Vole

LC — Least Concern

European pine marten

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Black-eared Red-backed Vole European pine marten
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Black-eared Red-backed Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

European pine marten

Habitat

Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate coniferous forests, and Mediterranean forests and woodlands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries). Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Black-eared Red-backed Vole

The Black-eared Red-backed Vole (Eothenomys olitor) is a species in the genus Eothenomys. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

European pine marten

A marta-europeia (Martes martes) está classificada como Criticamente Em Perigo (CR) na Lista Vermelha da UICN. Enfrenta risco extremamente alto de extinção no estado selvagem devido ao severo declínio populacional e à perda de habitat.

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