Bastard Cedar vs California pocket mouse
Calocedrus decurrens compared with Chaetodipus californicus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Bastard Cedar | California pocket mouse |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Coniferophyta (Conifers) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Pinopsida (Conifers) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Pinales (Pines & Allies) | Rodentia (Rodents) |
| Family | Cupressaceae | Heteromyidae |
| Genus | Calocedrus | Chaetodipus |
| Species | Calocedrus decurrens | Chaetodipus californicus |
Conservation Status
Bastard Cedar
LC — Least ConcernCalifornia pocket mouse
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Bastard Cedar | California pocket mouse |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Bastard Cedar
Typically found in temperate and boreal forests, often at higher elevations.
Found across Europe (6 countries) and South America (Brazil).
California pocket mouse
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.
California pocket mouse
The California pocket mouse (Chaetodipus californicus) is a species in the genus Chaetodipus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
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