Bluish-bracted Dandelion vs California vole
Taraxacum cyanolepis compared with Microtus californicus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Bluish-bracted Dandelion | California vole |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Asterales (Daisies & Sunflowers) | Rodentia (Rodents) |
| Family | Asteraceae (Daisy Family) | Cricetidae |
| Genus | Taraxacum | Microtus |
| Species | Taraxacum cyanolepis | Microtus californicus |
Conservation Status
Bluish-bracted Dandelion
LC — Least ConcernCalifornia vole
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Bluish-bracted Dandelion | California vole |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Bluish-bracted Dandelion
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
California vole
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Bluish-bracted Dandelion
The Bluish-bracted Dandelion (Taraxacum cyanolepis) is a species in the genus Taraxacum. It is currently classified as Least Concern 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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