Cheetah vs field vole
Acinonyx jubatus compared with Microtus agrestis
Key Differences
- Cheetah is Vulnerable while field vole is Near Threatened.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Cheetah | field vole |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum same | Chordata (cordados) | Chordata (cordados) |
| Class same | Mammalia (mamíferos) | Mammalia (mamíferos) |
| Order | Carnivora (carnívoros) | Rodentia (Roedores) |
| Family | Felidae (Cats) | Cricetidae |
| Genus | Acinonyx (Cheetahs) | Microtus |
| Species | Acinonyx jubatus | Microtus agrestis |
Evolutionary Relationship
Cheetah and field vole share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (mamíferos)
Conservation Status
Cheetah
VU — VulnerablePopulation: ~6.7K
Trend: Decreasing ↓
field vole
NT — Near ThreatenedPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Cheetah | field vole |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | Carnivore | — |
| Average Lifespan | 12 years | — |
| Average Length | 1.5 m | — |
| Average Weight | 50.0 kg | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Cheetah
Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, and flooded grasslands and savannas, among 9 distinct biome types spanning the Afrotropic and Palearctic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Distributed across Botswana, Iran, Kenya, Namibia, and Tanzania. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.
field vole
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Russia, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.
Cheetah
A chita (Acinonyx jubatus) é o animal terrestre mais veloz do mundo, capaz de atingir 120 km/h em corridas curtas. Possui corpo esbelto, pernas longas e manchas negras sólidas sobre pelagem dourada. Distribui-se nas savanas africanas e, em pequena população, no Irã. Diferentemente de outros grandes felinos, não ruge. Caça durante o dia, utilizando visão aguçada e velocidade para perseguir presas. Classificada como espécie vulnerável, com menos de 7.000 indivíduos na natureza.
field vole
O rato-do-campo (Microtus agrestis) está classificado como Quase Ameaçado (NT) na Lista Vermelha da UICN. Próximo de se qualificar como ameaçado, com populações que podem se tornar vulneráveis sem ações de conservação.
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