Andersson's Sedge vs Boreal Red-Backed Vole
Cyperus anderssonii compared with Myodes gapperi
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Andersson's Sedge | Boreal Red-Backed Vole |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Liliopsida (Monocots) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Poales (Grasses) | Rodentia (Rodents) |
| Family | Cyperaceae | Cricetidae |
| Genus | Cyperus | Myodes |
| Species | Cyperus anderssonii | Myodes gapperi |
Conservation Status
Andersson's Sedge
LC — Least ConcernBoreal Red-Backed Vole
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Andersson's Sedge | Boreal Red-Backed Vole |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Andersson's Sedge
Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
Boreal Red-Backed Vole
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Found in United States.
Andersson's Sedge
The Andersson's Sedge (Cyperus anderssonii) is a species in the genus Cyperus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
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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