American Emerald vs Boreal Red-Backed Vole
Cordulia shurtleffii compared with Myodes gapperi
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | American Emerald | Boreal Red-Backed Vole |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Arthropoda (Arthropods) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Insecta (Insects) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Odonata (Odonata) | Rodentia (Rodents) |
| Family | Corduliidae | Cricetidae |
| Genus | Cordulia | Myodes |
| Species | Cordulia shurtleffii | Myodes gapperi |
Evolutionary Relationship
American Emerald and Boreal Red-Backed Vole share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)
Conservation Status
American Emerald
LC — Least ConcernBoreal Red-Backed Vole
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | American Emerald | Boreal Red-Backed Vole |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
American Emerald
Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Found in United States.
Boreal Red-Backed Vole
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Found in United States.
American Emerald
The American Emerald (Cordulia shurtleffii) is a species in the genus Cordulia. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.
Boreal Red-Backed Vole
The Boreal Red-backed Vole (Myodes gapperi) is a species in the genus Myodes. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
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