Black Tar Spot vs Narrow-headed Vole
Rhytisma acerinum compared with Microtus gregalis
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Black Tar Spot | Narrow-headed Vole |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Fungi (Fungi) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Ascomycota (Sac Fungi) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Leotiomycetes (Leotiomycetes) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Rhytismatales (Rhytismatales) | Rodentia (Rodents) |
| Family | Rhytismataceae | Cricetidae |
| Genus | Rhytisma | Microtus |
| Species | Rhytisma acerinum | Microtus gregalis |
Conservation Status
Black Tar Spot
LC — Least ConcernNarrow-headed Vole
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Black Tar Spot | Narrow-headed Vole |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Black Tar Spot
Habitat
Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Range
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.
Narrow-headed Vole
Habitat
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Black Tar Spot
The Black Tar Spot (Rhytisma acerinum) is a species in the genus Rhytisma. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.
Narrow-headed Vole
No description available.
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