Black Bent vs Taiwan Vole
Agrostis gigantea compared with Microtus kikuchii
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Black Bent | Taiwan Vole |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Liliopsida (Monocots) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Poales (Grasses) | Rodentia (Rodents) |
| Family | Poaceae (Grass Family) | Cricetidae |
| Genus | Agrostis | Microtus |
| Species | Agrostis gigantea | Microtus kikuchii |
Conservation Status
Black Bent
LC — Least ConcernTaiwan Vole
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Black Bent | Taiwan Vole |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Black Bent
Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests within the Neotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Japan), Europe (11 countries), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (5 countries).
Taiwan Vole
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Found in Taiwan.
Black Bent
The Black Bent (Agrostis gigantea) is a species in the genus Agrostis. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests within the Neotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Taiwan Vole
No description available.
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