Black Kauri vs common vole

Agathis atropurpurea compared with Microtus arvalis

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Black Kauri common vole
Kingdom same Animalia (Animals) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Arthropoda (Arthropods) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Insecta (Insects) Mammalia (Mammals)
Order Hymenoptera (Ants, Bees & Wasps) Rodentia (Rodents)
Family Braconidae Cricetidae
Genus Agathis Microtus
Species Agathis atropurpurea Microtus arvalis

Evolutionary Relationship

Black Kauri and common vole share a common ancestor at the Kingdom level: Animalia. (Animals)

Conservation Status

Black Kauri

NT — Near Threatened

common vole

NT — Near Threatened

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Black Kauri common vole
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Black Kauri

Habitat

Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

common vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Found across Europe (6 countries). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

Black Kauri

The Black Kauri (Agathis atropurpurea) is a species in the genus Agathis. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in virtually all terrestrial and freshwater habitats.

common vole

common vole (Microtus arvalis) is classified as Near Threatened (NT) on the IUCN Red List. Close to qualifying as threatened, with populations that may become vulnerable without conservation action.

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