Arizona Shrew vs California vole
Sorex arizonae compared with Microtus californicus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Arizona Shrew | California vole |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum same | Chordata (Chordates) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class same | Mammalia (Mammals) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha) | Rodentia (Rodents) |
| Family | Soricidae | Cricetidae |
| Genus | Sorex | Microtus |
| Species | Sorex arizonae | Microtus californicus |
Evolutionary Relationship
Arizona Shrew and California vole share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)
Conservation Status
Arizona Shrew
LC — Least ConcernCalifornia vole
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Arizona Shrew | California vole |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Arizona Shrew
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
California vole
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Arizona Shrew
The Arizona Shrew, Sorex arizonae, is a species. It is currently assessed as least concern on the IUCN Red List. 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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