Benin Ebony vs Clarke s Vole

Diospyros iturensis compared with Microtus clarkei

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Benin Ebony Clarke s Vole
Kingdom Plantae (Plants) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Magnoliopsida (Dicots) Mammalia (Mammals)
Order Ericales (Ericales) Rodentia (Rodents)
Family Ebenaceae Cricetidae
Genus Diospyros Microtus
Species Diospyros iturensis Microtus clarkei

Conservation Status

Benin Ebony

LC — Least Concern

Clarke s Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Benin Ebony Clarke s Vole
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Benin Ebony

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Clarke s Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Benin Ebony

The Benin Ebony (Diospyros iturensis) is a species in the genus Diospyros. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Clarke s Vole

The Clarke s Vole (Microtus clarkei) 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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