Big Astragalus vs Muya Valley Vole

Astragalus magnificus compared with Microtus mujanensis

Key Differences

  • Big Astragalus is Critically Endangered while Muya Valley Vole is Data Deficient.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Big Astragalus Muya Valley Vole
Kingdom Plantae (Plants) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Magnoliopsida (Dicots) Mammalia (Mammals)
Order Fabales (Legumes & Allies) Rodentia (Rodents)
Family Fabaceae Cricetidae
Genus Astragalus Microtus
Species Astragalus magnificus Microtus mujanensis

Conservation Status

Big Astragalus

CR — Critically Endangered

Muya Valley Vole

DD — Data Deficient

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Big Astragalus Muya Valley Vole
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Big Astragalus

Habitat

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

Muya Valley Vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Big Astragalus

The Big Astragalus (Astragalus magnificus) is a species in the genus Astragalus. It is currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Muya Valley Vole

No description available.

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