Afghan Vole vs long yam
Blanfordimys afghanus compared with Dioscorea transversa
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Afghan Vole | long yam |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Liliopsida (Monocots) |
| Order | Rodentia (Rodents) | Dioscoreales (Dioscoreales) |
| Family | Cricetidae | Dioscoreaceae |
| Genus | Blanfordimys | Dioscorea |
| Species | Blanfordimys afghanus | Dioscorea transversa |
Conservation Status
Afghan Vole
LC — Least Concernlong yam
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Afghan Vole | long yam |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Afghan Vole
Habitat
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
long yam
Habitat
Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
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.
long yam
No description available.
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