Bank Vole vs Scorched Alpine-Sedge
Myodes glareolus compared with Carex atrofusca
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Bank Vole | Scorched Alpine-Sedge |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Liliopsida (Monocots) |
| Order | Rodentia (Rodents) | Poales (Grasses) |
| Family | Cricetidae | Cyperaceae |
| Genus | Myodes | Carex |
| Species | Myodes glareolus | Carex atrofusca |
Conservation Status
Bank Vole
LC — Least ConcernScorched Alpine-Sedge
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Bank Vole | Scorched Alpine-Sedge |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Bank Vole
Habitat
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Range
Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (Canada).
Scorched Alpine-Sedge
Habitat
Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
Range
Distributed across Canada, Finland, Norway, and Sweden.
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.
Scorched Alpine-Sedge
No description available.
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