Beddome’s Cycas vs California vole

Cycas beddomei compared with Microtus californicus

Key Differences

  • Beddome’s Cycas is Endangered while California vole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Beddome’s Cycas California vole
Kingdom Plantae (Plants) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Tracheophyta Chordata (Chordates)
Class Cycadopsida (Cycadopsida) Mammalia (Mammals)
Order Cycadales (Cycadales) Rodentia (Rodents)
Family Cycadaceae Cricetidae
Genus Cycas Microtus
Species Cycas beddomei Microtus californicus

Conservation Status

Beddome’s Cycas

EN — Endangered

California vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Beddome’s Cycas California vole
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Beddome’s Cycas

California vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Beddome’s Cycas

The Beddome’s Cycas (Cycas beddomei) is a species in the genus Cycas. It is currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List. The species is documented in scientific literature under the name Cycas beddomei.

California vole

The California vole (Microtus californicus) is a species in the genus Microtus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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