Bank Vole vs Springy Turf-Moss

Myodes glareolus compared with Rhytidiadelphus squarrosus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Bank Vole Springy Turf-Moss
Kingdom Animalia (Animals) Plantae (Plants)
Phylum Chordata (Chordates) Bryophyta
Class Mammalia (Mammals) Bryopsida (Bryopsida)
Order Rodentia (Rodents) Hypnales (Hypnales)
Family Cricetidae Hylocomiaceae
Genus Myodes Rhytidiadelphus
Species Myodes glareolus Rhytidiadelphus squarrosus

Conservation Status

Bank Vole

LC — Least Concern

Springy Turf-Moss

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Bank Vole Springy Turf-Moss
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).

Springy Turf-Moss

Habitat

Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries) and North America (United States).

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.

Springy Turf-Moss

No description available.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 4 countries:

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