Abert's Squirrel vs California vole
Sciurus aberti compared with Microtus californicus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Abert's Squirrel | California vole |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum same | Chordata (Chordates) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class same | Mammalia (Mammals) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order same | Rodentia (Rodents) | Rodentia (Rodents) |
| Family | Sciuridae (Squirrels) | Cricetidae |
| Genus | Sciurus (Tree Squirrels) | Microtus |
| Species | Sciurus aberti | Microtus californicus |
Evolutionary Relationship
Abert's Squirrel and California vole share a common ancestor at the Order level: Rodentia. (Rodents)
Conservation Status
Abert's Squirrel
LC — Least ConcernCalifornia vole
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Abert's Squirrel | California vole |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Abert's Squirrel
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
California vole
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Abert's Squirrel
The Abert's Squirrel (Sciurus aberti) is a species in the genus Sciurus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. It typically inhabits diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
California vole
The California vole (Microtus californicus) is a species in the genus Microtus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
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