Deppe's Squirrel vs pine vole

Sciurus deppei compared with Microtus subterraneus

Key Differences

• Deppe's Squirrel is Least Concern while pine vole is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Deppe's Squirrel	pine vole
Kingdom same	Animalia (动物界)	Animalia (动物界)
Phylum same	Chordata (脊索动物门)	Chordata (脊索动物门)
Class same	Mammalia (哺乳動物)	Mammalia (哺乳動物)
Order same	Rodentia (啮齿目)	Rodentia (啮齿目)
Family	Sciuridae (Squirrels)	Cricetidae
Genus	Sciurus (Tree Squirrels)	Microtus
Species	Sciurus deppei	Microtus subterraneus

Evolutionary Relationship

Deppe's Squirrel and pine vole share a common ancestor at the Order level: Rodentia. (啮齿目)

Conservation Status

Deppe's Squirrel

LC — Least Concern

pine vole

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Deppe's Squirrel	pine vole
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Deppe's Squirrel

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

pine vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found in Belgium. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.