Asterisk Lichen vs Clarke s Vole

Arthonia radiata compared with Microtus clarkei

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Asterisk Lichen Clarke s Vole
Kingdom Fungi (Fungi) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Ascomycota (Sac Fungi) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Arthoniomycetes (Arthoniomycetes) Mammalia (Mammals)
Order Arthoniales (Arthoniales) Rodentia (Rodents)
Family Arthoniaceae Cricetidae
Genus Arthonia Microtus
Species Arthonia radiata Microtus clarkei

Conservation Status

Asterisk Lichen

LC — Least Concern

Clarke s Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Asterisk Lichen Clarke s Vole
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Asterisk Lichen

Habitat

Native to Europe and North America and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Widely distributed across Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia).

Clarke s Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Asterisk Lichen

The Asterisk Lichen (Arthonia radiata) is a species in the genus Arthonia. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Native to Europe and North America and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region. Widely distributed across Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia).

Clarke s Vole

The Clarke s Vole (Microtus clarkei) 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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