Broad-footed Mole vs California vole
Scapanus latimanus compared with Microtus californicus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Broad-footed Mole | California vole |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom same | Animalia (Animals) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum same | Chordata (Chordates) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class same | Mammalia (Mammals) | Mammalia (Mammals) |
| Order | Soricomorpha (Soricomorpha) | Rodentia (Rodents) |
| Family | Talpidae | Cricetidae |
| Genus | Scapanus | Microtus |
| Species | Scapanus latimanus | Microtus californicus |
Evolutionary Relationship
Broad-footed Mole and California vole share a common ancestor at the Class level: Mammalia. (Mammals)
Conservation Status
Broad-footed Mole
LC — Least ConcernCalifornia vole
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Broad-footed Mole | California vole |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Broad-footed Mole
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
California vole
Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
Broad-footed Mole
The Broad-footed Mole (Scapanus latimanus) is a species in the genus Scapanus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.
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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