Mediterranean Pine Vole vs Anjo-de-malhas

Microtus duodecimcostatus compared with Squatina oculata

Key Differences

• Mediterranean Pine Vole is Least Concern while Anjo-de-malhas is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Mediterranean Pine Vole	Anjo-de-malhas
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (cordados)	Chordata (cordados)
Class	Mammalia (mamíferos)	Elasmobranchii
Order	Rodentia (Roedores)	Squatiniformes (Squatiniformes)
Family	Cricetidae	Squatinidae
Genus	Microtus	Squatina
Species	Microtus duodecimcostatus	Squatina oculata

Evolutionary Relationship

Mediterranean Pine Vole and Anjo-de-malhas share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (cordados)

Conservation Status

Mediterranean Pine Vole

LC — Least Concern

Anjo-de-malhas

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Mediterranean Pine Vole	Anjo-de-malhas
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Mediterranean Pine Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Anjo-de-malhas

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found in Norway. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.