Beira vs red tree vole

Dorcatragus megalotis compared with Arborimus longicaudus

Key Differences

  • Beira is Vulnerable while red tree vole is Near Threatened.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Beira red tree vole
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordates) Chordata (Chordates)
Class same Mammalia (Mammals) Mammalia (Mammals)
Order Artiodactyla (Even-toed Ungulates) Rodentia (Rodents)
Family Bovidae (Bovids) Cricetidae
Genus Dorcatragus Arborimus
Species Dorcatragus megalotis Arborimus longicaudus

Evolutionary Relationship

Beira and red tree vole share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

Beira

VU — Vulnerable

red tree vole

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Beira red tree vole
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Beira

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

red tree vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Beira

The Beira (Dorcatragus megalotis) is a species in the genus Dorcatragus. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. The species is documented in scientific literature under the name Dorcatragus megalotis.

red tree vole

No description available.

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