Broad-leaved Dandelion vs California vole
Taraxacum latissimum compared with Microtus californicus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Broad-leaved 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 latissimum | Microtus californicus |
Conservation Status
Broad-leaved Dandelion
LC — Least ConcernCalifornia vole
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Broad-leaved Dandelion | California vole |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Broad-leaved 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.
Broad-leaved Dandelion
The Broad-Leaved Dandelion (Taraxacum latissimum) 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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