Boreal Red-Backed Vole vs Broad-bracted Dandelion
Myodes gapperi compared with Taraxacum acroglossum
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Boreal Red-Backed Vole | Broad-bracted Dandelion |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Rodentia (Rodents) | Asterales (Daisies & Sunflowers) |
| Family | Cricetidae | Asteraceae (Daisy Family) |
| Genus | Myodes | Taraxacum |
| Species | Myodes gapperi | Taraxacum acroglossum |
Conservation Status
Boreal Red-Backed Vole
LC — Least ConcernBroad-bracted Dandelion
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Boreal Red-Backed Vole | Broad-bracted Dandelion |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Boreal Red-Backed Vole
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Found in United States.
Broad-bracted Dandelion
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
Boreal Red-Backed Vole
The Boreal Red-backed Vole (Myodes gapperi) is a species in the genus Myodes. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Broad-bracted Dandelion
The Broad-bracted Dandelion (Taraxacum acroglossum) 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.
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