Bastard Cedar vs Bavarian Pine Vole

Calocedrus decurrens compared with Microtus bavaricus

Key Differences

  • Bastard Cedar is Least Concern while Bavarian Pine Vole is Critically Endangered.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Bastard Cedar Bavarian Pine Vole
Kingdom Plantae (Plants) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Coniferophyta (Conifers) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Pinopsida (Conifers) Mammalia (Mammals)
Order Pinales (Pines & Allies) Rodentia (Rodents)
Family Cupressaceae Cricetidae
Genus Calocedrus Microtus
Species Calocedrus decurrens Microtus bavaricus

Conservation Status

Bastard Cedar

LC — Least Concern

Bavarian Pine Vole

CR — Critically Endangered

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Bastard Cedar Bavarian Pine Vole
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Bastard Cedar

Habitat

Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries) and South America (Brazil).

Bavarian Pine Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Bastard Cedar

The Bastard Cedar (Calocedrus decurrens) is a species in the genus Calocedrus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.

Bavarian Pine Vole

The Bavarian Pine Vole (Microtus bavaricus) is a species in the genus Microtus. It is currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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