Bank Vole vs Marsh Pea
Myodes glareolus compared with Lathyrus palustris
Key Differences
- Bank Vole is Least Concern while Marsh Pea is Endangered.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Bank Vole | Marsh Pea |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Rodentia (Rodents) | Fabales (Legumes & Allies) |
| Family | Cricetidae | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Myodes | Lathyrus |
| Species | Myodes glareolus | Lathyrus palustris |
Conservation Status
Bank Vole
LC — Least ConcernMarsh Pea
EN — EndangeredPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Bank Vole | Marsh Pea |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Bank Vole
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (Canada).
Marsh Pea
Found across multiple habitat types including boreal forests and taiga, Mediterranean forests and woodlands, and deserts and xeric shrublands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Widely distributed across Asia (Israel), Europe (7 countries), North America (Canada, United States), and South America (Brazil). Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.
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.
Marsh Pea
No description available.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 5 countries:
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