Blackgum vs Clarke s Vole
Nyssa aquatica compared with Microtus clarkei
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Blackgum | Clarke s Vole |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Cornales (Cornales) | Rodentia (Rodents) |
| Family | Nyssaceae | Cricetidae |
| Genus | Nyssa | Microtus |
| Species | Nyssa aquatica | Microtus clarkei |
Conservation Status
Blackgum
LC — Least ConcernClarke s Vole
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Blackgum | Clarke s Vole |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Blackgum
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Found in United States.
Clarke s Vole
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Blackgum
The Blackgum (Nyssa aquatica) is a species in the genus Nyssa. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Clarke s Vole
The Clarke s Vole (Microtus clarkei) 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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