Boreal Red-Backed Vole vs Candelabra Duster
Myodes gapperi compared with Athelia arachnoidea
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Boreal Red-Backed Vole | Candelabra Duster |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Animalia (Animals) | Fungi (Fungi) |
| Phylum | Chordata (Chordates) | Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) |
| Class | Mammalia (Mammals) | Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms) |
| Order | Rodentia (Rodents) | Atheliales (Atheliales) |
| Family | Cricetidae | Atheliaceae |
| Genus | Myodes | Athelia |
| Species | Myodes gapperi | Athelia arachnoidea |
Conservation Status
Boreal Red-Backed Vole
LC — Least ConcernCandelabra Duster
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Boreal Red-Backed Vole | Candelabra Duster |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Candelabra Duster
Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
Distributed across Brazil, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.
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.
Candelabra Duster
The Candelabra Duster (Athelia arachnoidea) is a species in the genus Athelia. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.
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