Arrowhead Spiketail vs Boreal Red-Backed Vole
Cordulegaster obliqua compared with Myodes gapperi
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Arrowhead Spiketail | 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 | Cordulegastridae | Cricetidae |
| Genus | Cordulegaster | Myodes |
| Species | Cordulegaster obliqua | Myodes gapperi |
Evolutionary Relationship
Arrowhead Spiketail and Boreal Red-Backed Vole share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)
Conservation Status
Arrowhead Spiketail
LC — Least ConcernBoreal Red-Backed Vole
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Arrowhead Spiketail | Boreal Red-Backed Vole |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Arrowhead Spiketail
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.
Arrowhead Spiketail
The Arrowhead Spiketail, Cordulegaster obliqua, is a species. It is currently assessed 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.
Related Comparisons
Nature FYI Family
Explore more of the natural world across our sister sites.
Part of the Nature FYI family — FYIPedia