Bank Vole vs Smooth Flat Sedge
Myodes glareolus compared with Cyperus laevigatus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Bank Vole | Smooth Flat 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 | Cyperus |
| Species | Myodes glareolus | Cyperus laevigatus |
Conservation Status
Bank Vole
LC — Least ConcernSmooth Flat Sedge
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Bank Vole | Smooth Flat 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).
Smooth Flat Sedge
Habitat
Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
Range
Distributed across Chile, Colombia, and Cuba.
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.
Smooth Flat Sedge
No description available.
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