Eurasian lynx vs Narrow-headed Vole

Lynx lynx compared with Microtus gregalis

Key Differences

• Eurasian lynx is Endangered while Narrow-headed Vole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Eurasian lynx	Narrow-headed Vole
Kingdom same	Animalia (животные)	Animalia (животные)
Phylum same	Chordata (хордовые)	Chordata (хордовые)
Class same	Mammalia (млекопитающие)	Mammalia (млекопитающие)
Order	Carnivora (хищные)	Rodentia (грызуны)
Family	Felidae (Cats)	Cricetidae
Genus	Lynx	Microtus
Species	Lynx lynx	Microtus gregalis

Evolutionary Relationship

Eurasian lynx and Narrow-headed Vole share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (млекопитающие)

Conservation Status

Eurasian lynx

EN — Endangered

Narrow-headed Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Eurasian lynx	Narrow-headed Vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Eurasian lynx

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Norway, Russia, Sweden, and Ukraine. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Narrow-headed Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.