black alpine sedge vs California vole
Carex atrata compared with Microtus californicus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | black alpine sedge | California vole |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Liliopsida (Monocots) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Poales (Grasses) | Rodentia (Rodents) |
| Family | Cyperaceae | Cricetidae |
| Genus | Carex | Microtus |
| Species | Carex atrata | Microtus californicus |
Conservation Status
black alpine sedge
LC — Least ConcernCalifornia vole
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | black alpine sedge | California vole |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
black alpine sedge
Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
Distributed across Iceland, Norway, Sweden, and Taiwan.
California vole
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
black alpine sedge
The Black alpine sedge (Carex atrata) is a species in the genus Carex. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.
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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