bilby vs California vole

Macrotis lagotis compared with Microtus californicus

Key Differences

  • bilby is Vulnerable while California vole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank bilby California vole
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same Chordata (Chordates) Chordata (Chordates)
Class same Mammalia (Mammals) Mammalia (Mammals)
Order Peramelemorphia (Peramelemorphia) Rodentia (Rodents)
Family Thylacomyidae Cricetidae
Genus Macrotis Microtus
Species Macrotis lagotis Microtus californicus

Evolutionary Relationship

bilby and California vole share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)

Conservation Status

bilby

VU — Vulnerable

California vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute bilby California vole
Diet — —
Average Lifespan — —
Average Length — —
Average Weight — —

Habitat & Geographic Range

bilby

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

California vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

bilby

The Bilby (Macrotis lagotis) is a species in the genus Macrotis. It is currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

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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