Blackgum vs Mongolian Vole

Nyssa aquatica compared with Microtus mongolicus

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Blackgum Mongolian 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 mongolicus

Conservation Status

Blackgum

LC — Least Concern

Mongolian Vole

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Blackgum Mongolian Vole
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Blackgum

Habitat

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

Range

Found in United States.

Mongolian Vole

Habitat

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.

Mongolian Vole

No description available.

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