Afghan Vole vs balsam

Blanfordimys afghanus compared with Impatiens noli-tangere

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Afghan Vole balsam
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Plantae (Plants)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Magnoliopsida (Dicots)
Order Rodentia (Rodents) Ericales (Ericales)
Family Cricetidae Balsaminaceae
Genus Blanfordimys Impatiens
Species Blanfordimys afghanus Impatiens noli-tangere

Conservation Status

Afghan Vole

LC — Least Concern

balsam

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Afghan Vole balsam
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Afghan Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

balsam

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries) and North America (Canada).

Afghan Vole

The Afghan Vole (Blanfordimys afghanus) is a species in the genus Blanfordimys. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species inhabits Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

balsam

The Balsam (Impatiens noli-tangere) is a species in the genus Impatiens. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

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