Balau vs California vole

Shorea lumutensis compared with Microtus californicus

Key Differences

  • Balau is Critically Endangered while California vole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Balau California vole
Kingdom Plantae (Plants) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Magnoliopsida (Dicots) Mammalia (Mammals)
Order Malvales (Malvales) Rodentia (Rodents)
Family Dipterocarpaceae Cricetidae
Genus Shorea Microtus
Species Shorea lumutensis Microtus californicus

Conservation Status

Balau

CR — Critically Endangered

California vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Balau California vole
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Balau

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

California vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Balau

The Balau (Shorea lumutensis) is a species in the genus Shorea. It is currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

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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