Günther's vole vs Hairy-nosed otter

Microtus guentheri compared with Lutra sumatrana

Key Differences

  • Günther's vole is Least Concern while Hairy-nosed otter is Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Günther's vole Hairy-nosed otter
Kingdom same Animalia (животные) Animalia (животные)
Phylum same Chordata (хордовые) Chordata (хордовые)
Class same Mammalia (млекопитающие) Mammalia (млекопитающие)
Order Rodentia (грызуны) Carnivora (хищные)
Family Cricetidae Mustelidae (Weasels & Otters)
Genus Microtus Lutra (Otters)
Species Microtus guentheri Lutra sumatrana

Evolutionary Relationship

Günther's vole and Hairy-nosed otter share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (млекопитающие)

Conservation Status

Günther's vole

LC — Least Concern

Hairy-nosed otter

EN — Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Günther's vole Hairy-nosed otter
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Günther's vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Hairy-nosed otter

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Günther's vole

No description available.

Hairy-nosed otter

No description available.

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