Black-stemmed Goldendrop vs California vole
Onosma nigricaulis compared with Microtus californicus
Key Differences
- Black-stemmed Goldendrop is Critically Endangered while California vole is Least Concern.
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Black-stemmed Goldendrop | California vole |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Boraginales (Boraginales) | Rodentia (Rodents) |
| Family | Boraginaceae | Cricetidae |
| Genus | Onosma | Microtus |
| Species | Onosma nigricaulis | Microtus californicus |
Conservation Status
Black-stemmed Goldendrop
CR — Critically EndangeredCalifornia vole
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Black-stemmed Goldendrop | California vole |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Black-stemmed Goldendrop
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
California vole
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Black-stemmed Goldendrop
The Black-stemmed Goldendrop (Onosma nigricaulis) is a species in the genus Onosma. It is currently classified as Critically Endangered 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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