Afghan Vole vs Tall Thyme-Moss

Blanfordimys afghanus compared with Plagiomnium elatum

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Afghan Vole Tall Thyme-Moss
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Plantae (Plants)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Bryophyta
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Bryopsida (Bryopsida)
Order Rodentia (Rodents) Bryales (Bryales)
Family Cricetidae Mniaceae
Genus Blanfordimys Plagiomnium
Species Blanfordimys afghanus Plagiomnium elatum

Conservation Status

Afghan Vole

LC — Least Concern

Tall Thyme-Moss

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Afghan Vole Tall Thyme-Moss
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Afghan Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Tall Thyme-Moss

Habitat

Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States).

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.

Tall Thyme-Moss

No description available.

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