Balkan Yam vs Bank Vole
Dioscorea balcanica compared with Myodes glareolus
Key Differences
- Balkan Yam is Near Threatened while Bank Vole is Least Concern.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Balkan Yam | Bank Vole |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Liliopsida (Monocots) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Dioscoreales (Dioscoreales) | Rodentia (Rodents) |
| Family | Dioscoreaceae | Cricetidae |
| Genus | Dioscorea | Myodes |
| Species | Dioscorea balcanica | Myodes glareolus |
Conservation Status
Balkan Yam
NT — Near ThreatenedBank Vole
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Balkan Yam | Bank Vole |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Balkan Yam
Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
Bank Vole
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (Canada).
Balkan Yam
The Balkan Yam (Dioscorea balcanica) is a species in the genus Dioscorea. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
Bank Vole
Bank Vole (Myodes glareolus) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.
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