Blackthorn vs Large-eared Mountain Vole
Prunus spinosa compared with Alticola macrotis
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Blackthorn | Large-eared Mountain Vole |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Rosales (Roses & Allies) | Rodentia (Rodents) |
| Family | Rosaceae (Rose Family) | Cricetidae |
| Genus | Prunus (Cherries & Plums) | Alticola |
| Species | Prunus spinosa | Alticola macrotis |
Conservation Status
Blackthorn
LC — Least ConcernLarge-eared Mountain Vole
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Blackthorn | Large-eared Mountain Vole |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Blackthorn
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Widely distributed across Europe (9 countries), North America (Canada, United States), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (Brazil).
Large-eared Mountain Vole
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Blackthorn
The Blackthorn (Prunus spinosa) is a species in the genus Prunus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions, found across Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, and more.
Large-eared Mountain Vole
No description available.
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