black pea vs California vole

Lathyrus niger compared with Microtus californicus

Key Differences

  • black pea is Near Threatened while California vole is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank black pea California 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 Lathyrus Microtus
Species Lathyrus niger Microtus californicus

Conservation Status

black pea

NT — Near Threatened

California vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute black pea California vole
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

black pea

Habitat

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

Range

Found across Europe (9 countries) and North America (Canada). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

California vole

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

black pea

The Black Pea (Lathyrus niger) is a species in the genus Lathyrus. It is currently classified as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

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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