Ammodile vs California vole

Ammodillus imbellis compared with Microtus californicus

Key Differences

  • Ammodile is Data Deficient while California vole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Ammodile 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 Muridae (Mice & Rats) Cricetidae
Genus Ammodillus Microtus
Species Ammodillus imbellis Microtus californicus

Evolutionary Relationship

Ammodile and California vole share a common ancestor at the Order level: Rodentia. (Rodents)

Conservation Status

Ammodile

DD — Data Deficient

California vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Ammodile California vole
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Ammodile

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

California vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Ammodile

The Ammodile (Ammodillus imbellis) is a species in the genus Ammodillus. Its conservation status is listed as Data Deficient, indicating insufficient data for assessment. Typically found in 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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